Birds of Prey and other Predators in the Wild
Nature's Predators
When we think of predators, frightening images come to mind. Our heart rate jumps and we glance around warily. In society predators have thrown off the balance of life and need to be stopped. It's another story in the wild. There is a check and balance between predator and prey. One cannot exist without the other.A true predator is one which kills and eats another organism. They may hunt actively for prey, or sit and wait for prey to approach within striking distance. They may eat their prey whole or tear it into shreds. They are the carnivores of the world.
Birds of Prey
Birds of Prey are predators that hunt on the wing. They use their keen sense of sight to spot prey, swoop down, and capture it. They usually have large, powerful beaks and talons for tearing and piercing the flesh of their prey. Featured Lenses
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The Red-tailed Hawk
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The Red-tailed Hawk is the most common hawk in North America. It soars over the open country in search of its prey or perches in a tree at the edge of a field or meadow. With its sharp eyes peeled, it watches for the slightest movement signaling the...
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Burrowing Owl
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The Burrowing Owls are aptly named. They live underground in burrows. Rather than dig their own, they let the ground squirrels and prairie dogs do the work, and then evict them.
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American Swallow-tailed Kite
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Watching the American Swallow-tailed Kite soar through the sky is an impressive sight to see. It puts on an aerial ballet as it swoops and twists over the treetops in search of insects.
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California Condor
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Golden Eagle
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Spotted Owls
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The Red-shouldered Hawk
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Why the Snowy Owl is the Perfect Aerial Predator for the Arctic
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Nice group! I just added a few of our lenses to the group here. I heard a barred owl last night, it woke us up, but it was a pleasant surprise!
Posted October 08, 2008
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Birds of Prey or Raptors are birds that usually hunt on the wing. They use their keen sense of sight to spot prey, swoop down, and capture it. They usually have large, powerful beaks and talons for tearing and piercing the flesh of their prey.
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