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Birds of prey or predatory birds, also known as raptors, are hypercarnivorous bird species that actively hunt and feed on other vertebrates (mainly mammals, reptiles and other smaller birds).
May 31, 2024 · Bird of prey, any bird that pursues other animals for food. Birds of prey are classified in two orders: Falconiformes and Strigiformes. Diurnal birds of prey—hawks, eagles, vultures, and falcons (Falconiformes)—are also called raptors.
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- Eagles. Golden eagle. Harpy eagle. Bald eagle. White-tailed eagle. Steller’s sea eagle. Steppe eagle. Tawny eagle. Black eagle. Black hawk-eagle. Pygmy eagle. Booted eagle.
- Buzzards. Red-tailed hawk. Common buzzard. Red-shouldered hawk. Broad-winged hawk. Swainson’s hawk. Red-backed hawk. Grey hawk. Ferruginous hawk. Grey-lined hawk. Zone-tailed hawk.
- Harriers. Montagu’s harrier. Hen harrier. Northern harrier. Western marsh harrier. Eastern marsh harrier. African marsh harrier. Swamp harrier. Papuan harrier. Malagasy harrier.
- Kites. Black kite. Red kite. Swallow-tailed kite. White-tailed kite. Black-shouldered kite. Mississippi kite. Brahminy kite. Whistling kite. Black-eared kite. Black-winged kite.
- Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) – The Largest Bird of Prey in The World. Andean condors are considered to be the largest birds of prey in the world based on their body weight and wingspan.
- Himalayan Griffon Vulture (Gyps himalayensis) Himalayan griffon vultures are important scavengers for the ecosystem. They help nature by removing and processing carrion.
- Cinereous Vulture (Aegypius monachus) Eurasian black vultures are also often referred to as cinereous vultures. These predatory birds are Old World Vultures, and despite the similarities in the name, they are not related to American black vultures.
- Lappet-Faced Vulture (Torgos tracheliotos) Lappet-faced vultures are old-world vultures mainly found in Saudi Arabia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Oman, and Yemen.
Discover the fascinating world of birds of prey. Learn about their types, characteristics, habitat, diet, reproduction, conservation, and interesting facts.
Learn how to identify common and rare birds of prey in the UK, such as hawks, eagles, falcons, owls and more. Find out where to see them, what they look like, and how they are protected by conservation efforts.
All birds of prey pursue other animals for food. What sets them apart from birds such as kingfishers and albatross—who also prey on other animals—are their h...
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