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Largest bird of prey4/6/2023 They have brown or grey-colored plumage on their backs and heads. They can eat small mammals, reptiles, and insects as well.Īlso known as “common barn owl”, the Barn Owls have a heart-shaped face. These birds are sexually dimorphic and primarily eat pigeons and ducks. They are the fastest bird in the world as well as the fastest member of the animal family. Originally known as the “Duck Hawk”, the Peregrine Flacons are well-known for their high-speed dives and speed. Weight – about 700 grams to 1.5 kilograms While courting, they produce a hissing sound.īody length – 34-58 centimeters (13-23 inches) Their alarm sound is “kiu wiyuk” or a descending “kee-eer”. They make their nests on cliffs or in trees. Their wings are long, making them appear like an Osprey. The plumage of these birds is brown in color with some speckles. These hawks tend to hover above their prey like the Ospreys and Kestrels and feed on small mammals like mice, rats, insects, etc. They were originally known as the “Rough-legged Falcon”. Lifespan – 19 years in the wild approximately 25 in captivityĪlso known as Rough-legged Buzzard, the Rough-legged Hawks are medium to large-sized birds of prey. Wingspan – 46-153 centimeters (18-60 inches) Like Harris’s Hawks, these hawks are also easily trained and thus are the most-captured hawks in the United States.īody length – 46-153 centimeters (18-60 inches) However, they can consume lizards, crabs, and birds as well. Their diet consists mainly of rodents and ground squirrels. The color of their dorsal ranges from white to near-black. Owing to their name, they have a red-colored tail. Lifespan – 21 years in the wild 29 years in captivityĬonservation status – widespread and commonĪlso known as “chickenhawk” in the United States of America, the Red-tailed Hawks have a strong tail. The calling sounds of these raptors are harsh in tone.īody length – 45-55 centimeters (18-22 inches) With a dark-brown plumage and chestnut shoulders, these birds have long and yellow legs. The Harris’s Hawks display sexual dimorphism. The aforementioned qualities make these birds easy to train and are a reason for their popularity. They are tolerant, social, and intelligent birds. While the other birds of prey tend to hunt alone, they have a tendency of hunting cooperatively in packs. These hawks are famous for escaping from captivity. Weight – 710 grams in males 1.02 kilograms in femalesĬonservation status – disappearing in some regionsĪlso known as “Bay-Winged Hawk” or “Dusky Hawk”, Harris’s Hawks are medium to large-sized hawks. They pick the fish by gently swooping and grabbing them by their talons.īody length – 46-59 centimeters (18-23 inches) These birds are opportunistic hunters that mainly survive on fish. They are closely related to the American Fish Eagle. Their beak is unhooked, large in size, and yellow-colored. They owe their name to the fact that they have a white head. The Bald Eagles are the national bird of the United States of America and also appear on the national seal. Wingspan – 182-215 centimeters in males 220-280 centimeters in females Scientific name – Haliaeetus leucocephalusīody length – 78-86 centimeters (30-34 inches) in males 89-94 centimeters (35-37 inches) in females Hence, they are the most researched and studied topic in some parts of the world. Some ancient or tribal groups believe them to be a creature of mysticism. These eagles are held in high regard due to their hunting prowess. Their diet includes hares, rabbits, ground squirrels, etc. They catch their prey with their strong feet and sharp-edged talons. With a dark-brown body and golden-brown plumage, these eagles are fast and agile. The Golden Eagles categorize themselves among the best birds of prey in the Northern Hemisphere. These vultures fly low in order to locate the fumes of dead or decaying flesh.īody length – 60-102 centimeters (26-40 inches)Ĭonservation status – sharp population decline in some regions They locate their food with the help of their heightened senses of smell and sight. The only calling sounds ever heard from these vultures are low hisses or grunts. As a scavenger, they mostly consume carrion. The Turkey Vultures are also known as “John Crow” and “Turkey Buzzard” in the Caribbean and North American regions, respectively. The calling sounds of these raptors are “klee or killy”, “whine”, and “chitter”.īody length – 62-81 centimeters (24-32 inches) Their diet includes mice, lizards, insects, grasshoppers, etc. They have a rufous-colored back with visible bars.
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