Birds of prey

An introduction to hawks that discusses their physical characteristics, natural habitats, diet, life cycle, and other related topics.

An introduction to owls that discusses their physical characteristics, natural habitats, diet, life cycle, and other related topics.

"Unlike most other birds of prey, owls are often nocturnal, or active at night. Some owls are very large, while others, such as the elf owl, have wingspans of less than 12 inches (30 centimeters). Learn more about these birds in Owls, part of the Birds of Prey series.".

Vultures can be split into Old World vultures, from Europe, Africa, and Asia, and New World vultures, from North, Central, and South America. The California condor, a type of New World vulture, is the largest bird in the United States. Learn more about these birds. Describes the unique traits, habitats, diets, and different species found in a raptor group.

Eagles are sometimes grouped into four different categories. Bald eagles are part of the sea eagle category. Learn more about these birds. Describes the unique traits, habitats, diets, and different species found in a raptor group.

Offers facts about falcons, including where they live, how they hunt, and how they survive in the wild.

Offers facts about hawks, including where they live, how they hunt, and how they survive in the wild.

Offers facts about owls, including where they live, how they hunt, and how they survive in the wild.

Offers facts about eagles, including where they live, how they hunt, and how they survive in the wild.

Offers facts about kites, including where they live, how they hunt, and how they survive in the wild.