81. BirdForum - Are Birds Of Prey Dumb? skills. Egyptian vultures(true birds of preyunlike New World vultures)are one of a small minority of tool-using birds. In subsaharan http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=10087

82. Check List Date/Place. X. Species. Date/Place. x. Grebes. vultures / birds of prey. Pigeons/ Doves. Horned Grebe. /_. Turkey Vulture. /_. Bandtailed Pigeon./_. http://www.stanfordalumni.org/birdsite/pix/maps/Check_List.html

Birds of Stanford Check List 170 Species in Taxonomic Order [to print, change page set up to 90%] Your observations are valuable. If you have information to add to the Stanford Notes section of the species treatments of the web site: or 2. see the form at the end of this check list X Species Date/Place X Species Date/Place X Species Date/Place x Grebes Vultures / Birds of Prey Pigeons / Doves Horned Grebe Turkey Vulture Band-tailed Pigeon Eared Grebe Osprey Rock Dove Pied-billed Grebe White-tailed Kite Mourning Dove Northern Harrier X Cormorants Golden Eagle Owls Double-creste d Cormorant Sharp-shinned Hawk Barn Owl Cooper's Hawk Great Horned Owl Night-Herons Red-shouldered Hawk Western Screech-Owl Black-crowned Night-Heron Red-tailed Hawk X American Kestrel Poorwill / Nighhawk Herons / Egrets Merlin Common Nighthawk Green Heron Prairie Falcon Common Poorwill Snowy Egret Peregrine Falcon X Great Egret X Swifts Great Blue Heron Pheasants Vaux's Swift X Ring-necked Pheasant White-throated Swift Geese / Ducks X X Canada Goose New World Quail Hummingbirds Wood Duck California Quail Anna's Hummingbird Mallard X Rufous Hummingbird Gadwall Marsh Birds / Shorebirds Allen's Hummingbird

83. Secretary Birds Other familiar birds of prey include hawks, vultures, and falcons. 3. Which ofthe following is not a bird of prey? Falcon Vulture Secretary bird Puffin. http://www.edhelper.com/AnimalReadingComprehension_64_1.html

Sample Secretary Birds Worksheet Animal Worksheets Return to Bird Worksheets edHelper.com Subscribers: Build a printable worksheet with the complete story and puzzles Build a proofreading activity With just one subscription, you will have access to the math, spelling, vocabulary, and critical thinking worksheets! Sign up now for the subscriber materials! Secretary Birds In the world of birds, there is a group most famous for their superior hunting skills. We call them birds of prey or raptors. For a bird to be categorized as such, it must have excellent eyesight, muscular legs, sharp claws, and hooked beaks. Can you think of a bird of prey? Sure, the national bird of the United States - the bald eagle - is one excellent example! Other familiar birds of prey include hawks, vultures, and falcons. Among these fierce predators, secretary birds are the only birds of prey that have a pair of crane-like long legs. We can find secretary birds throughout African savannahs. Standing up to more than 3 feet tall, secretary birds are most recognizable by their long, black head crests or feathers. In fact, these feathers are possibly how secretary birds got their name - back in the 19th century, British law secretaries often carried their quill pens in their wigs. The resemblance of the bird's head crests to a secretary's quill pens is one popular theory of why we called the animal the secretary bird. Paragraphs 3 to 4: For the complete story: (edHelper subscribers) click here for printable story and worksheets.

84. Hawks & Old World Vultures Hawks; IV birds Harris Hawk; Other North American birds of prey; The Hawk Conservancy- Harris Hawk. Hook-billed Kite; Lappet-faced Vulture - Torgos tracheliotus http://www.animalomnibus.com/hawkowvl.htm

African Fish Eagle Zoo in the Wild Bald Eagle - Haliaeetus leucocephalus Animal Diversity Web Bald Eagle Profile Breeding Birds of the Platte River Valley California Living Museum ... World Wildlife-Bald Eagle Facts Bataleur Zoo in the Wild Black Kite - Milvus migrans Broad-winged Hawk THE RAPTOR CENTER: Raptor Facts - Broad-Winged Hawk West Virginia Raptor Rehabilitation Center Cinerous Vulture - Aegypius monachus AZA - Cinerous Vulture Species Survival Plan Birds at Lincoln Park Zoo Cooper's Hawk Animal Diversity Web THE RAPTOR CENTER: Raptor Facts - Coopers Hawk West Virginia Raptor Rehabilitation Center Ferruginous Hawk - Buteo regalis Alberta's Special Places-Endangered Species Breeding Birds of the Platte River Valley Ferruginous Hawk Profile Texas Parks and Wildlife Galapagos Hawk Galapagos Trip GALAPÁGOS ISLANDS Golden Eagle - Aquila chrysaetos Breeding Birds of the Platte River Valley SCZ Animals THE RAPTOR CENTER: Raptor Facts - Golden Eagle The RMRP Educational Birds ... West Virginia Raptor Rehabilitation Center Griffon Vulture - Gyps fulvus Gymnogene Zoo in the Wild Harpy Eagle Harpy Eagle Egg Hatches at World Center for Birds of Prey Harrier (Marsh Hawk) Breeding Birds of the Platte River Valley Texas Parks and Wildlife THE RAPTOR CENTER: Raptor Facts - Northern Harrier West Virginia Raptor Rehabilitation Center Harris' Hawk - Parabuteo unicinctus

85. Audubon Center For Birds Of Prey Audubon Center for birds of prey. 1101 Audubon Way. Maitland, FL 32751. 407644-0190. Hours 10-4 Tuesday- Sunday birds of prey has since evolved into a leading raptor rehabilitation facility in http://www.audubonofflorida.org/conservation/cbop.htm

Audubon Center for Birds of Prey 1101 Audubon Way Maitland, FL 32751 Hours: 10-4 Tuesday- Sunday Audubon Center for Birds of Prey is an urban environmental nature center that specializes in the rescue, medical care, rehabilitation and release of sick, injured and orphaned raptors (birds of prey). More than 40 percent of over 700 annual patients are returned to the wild. Some 20 different species of raptors, which cannot be returned to the wild due to injuries, are used in our conservation education programs. Audubon Center for Birds of Prey is a non-profit organization and relies on visitor admissions, donations and adoptions to support its work. Through action-based education about the environment, citizens will be empowered to preserve what remains of natural Florida as well as saving the birds themselves, which has been Audubon's focus since its beginning in the 1900's. Over twenty years ago, the arrival of an injured Red-tailed Hawk at the Audubon Society state headquarters, then in Maitland, marked the beginning of an ambitious effort to preserve birds of prey that has changed Florida's skies forever!

86. Other North American Birds Of Prey OTHER NORTH AMERICAN birds OF prey include hawks, falcons, owls, vulturesand condors. Hawks in the USA include the RedTailed Hawk http://www.eagles.org/otherbirds.html

OTHER NORTH AMERICAN BIRDS OF PREY include hawks, falcons, owls, vultures and condors. Hawks in the U.S.A. include the Red-Tailed Hawk, Sharp Shinned Hawk, Harris' Hawk and Cooper's Hawk. Owls include the Barn Owl, Great Horned Owl, Snowy Owl, Barred Owl and the tiny Screech Owl. The Peregrine Falcon and the American Kestrel both belong to the falcon family and range throughout the U.S.A. The U.S.A.'s vultures (also called buzzards by some folks) include the Black Vulture and Turkey Vulture. The California Condor is North America's only condor species, and is very endangered. Red-Tailed Hawk Sharp Shinned Hawk Harris' Hawk Coopers' Hawk Barred Owl Barn Owl Great Horned Owl Snowy Owl Screech Owl Peregrine Falcon American Kestrel Black Vulture Turkey Vulture California Condor The California Condor reproduces slowly. It usually only breeds every other year. Because of this, combined with loss of foraging habitat, illegal shootings, DDT and incidental poisonings, the California Condor nearly became extinct. In the mid to late 1980s, the remaining Condors were brought into captivity and placed in breeding programs at the San Diego Wild Animal Park and Los Angeles Zoo. This effort has saved the Condor from the brink of extinction. Recently, young captive hatched Condors have been released not only in southern California, but at the Grand Canyon as well. The California Condor's South American relative is the Andean Condor. Other related species that can be found around the world are: Turkey Vulture, Yellow-Headed Vulture, King Vulture and Black Vulture.

87. Birds Of Prey - Order Falconiformes turkey vulture) in the entire class. Grouped together with owls (order Strigiformes),they are known as birds of prey, with owls being the nocturnal birds of http://www.angelfire.com/mo2/animals1/bird/falcon.html

var cm_role = "live" var cm_host = "angelfire.lycos.com" var cm_taxid = "/memberembedded" Birds of Prey (Day Raptors) Please choose an animal from the list below: Family Accipitridae Eagles Bald Eagle Family Falconidae Falcons Peregrine Falcon Family Cathartidae Condors Andean Condor California Condor New World Vultures Black Vulture Greater Yellow-headed Vulture King Vulture Turkey Vulture Yellow-headed Vulture Family Pandionidae Ospreys Osprey (Fish Hawk) Family Sagittariidae Secretary Birds Secretary Bird Order Falconiformes The order Falconiformes is a medium-sized order containing some of the most majestic birds(ie. bald eagle) and some of the most repulsive birds (ie. turkey vulture) in the entire class. Grouped together with owls (order Strigiformes), they are known as birds of prey, with owls being the nocturnal birds of prey and Falconiformes being the diurnal birds of prey. Order Falconiformes is composed strictly of carnivores, and as such their bodies are designed strictly for killing. They have powerful, curved talons with an opposable hind toe – ideal for snatching prey from the ground, water, or air. The beak is often curved and ideal for tearing flesh. The eyesight is keen, perhaps being the best in the animal kingdom. Most day raptors, as Falconiformes are sometimes called, locate their prey from the sky and dive down in amazing displays of ariel agility to capture it. However, the secretary bird is unique in that it hunts its prey, mainly snakes, on land, stalking them through the grasslands. Not all Falconiformes prey on live animals: vultures are the scavengers of the skies, feeding on the dead and diseased. As such, their bodies are designed for this type of lifestyle, with the head being bald so that entrails can slide off instead of getting caught in the feathers.

88. The National Birds Of Prey Centre The National birds of prey Centre is probably the most significant raptor collection in the world, with around 80 species 300 raptors. We lead the world in captive breeding with 60 species so http://www.nbpc.co.uk/

The National Birds of Prey Centre from the air - 2002 We are open! The National Birds of Prey Centre will be open as normal until the 31 st of October 2004. The plans for next year are still "up in the air" so watch this space for further news. WHAT IS THE NATIONAL BIRDS OF PREY CENTRE? We are one of the oldest, probably the largest and certainly the best known and respected specialist collection of birds of prey in the world. Housing approximately 250 birds of over 85 species, the Centre leads the world in the number of species bred in captivity. To date 60 species have been bred here, with new species laying eggs each year. MISSION STATEMENT The National Birds of Prey Centre achieves its conservation of birds of prey through Education, Captive Breeding, Research and Rehabilitation. MIGRATION DELAYED ........................ The planned migration of birds from The National Birds of Prey Centre at Newent in Gloucestershire to South Carolina in the US has been delayed. Following advice from four internationally known veterinarians it has been decided to delay moving the birds from Newent to Charleston SC, because of a mosquito-borne disease called West Nile Virus that is infecting birds in the US. A vaccine is being developed specifically for birds of prey, but is not yet available.

89. Buy The Wind Masters The Lives Of North American Birds Of Prey By The Wind Masters The Lives of North American birds of prey by Pete Dunne in Paperback. ISBN 0618340726. The director of New Jersey's Cape May Bird Observatory takes readers inside the minds of http://rdre1.inktomi.com/click?u=http://na.link.decdna.net/n/3532/4200/www.walma

90. The National Birds Of Prey Centre, Links Niagara Peninsula HawkWatch Monitoring the Migration of Hawks, Eagles, Falcons andVultures over the Niagara Peninsula. The birds of prey Foundation birds http://www.nbpc.co.uk/links.htm

Links to other Raptor resources Lost, Found and Stolen Birds of Prey Charities Directories Tourism, Travel and Activity Guides ... General Lost, Found and Stolen Birds of Prey The Independent Bird Register The Independent Bird Register was set up in 1994 to reunite lost, found and stolen hawks, falcons and owls. The IBR issue breeders and split rings for all birds of prey. Raptor Lifeline U.K. Charities The Hunger Site Press a button on this web site and corporate sponsors donate food to the United Nations World Food Programme. The Rainforest Site Press a button on this web site and corporate sponsors help buy areas of Rainforest. The Campaign for Falconry - Painting Sales Ron David Digby is offering two paintings for sale with profits going to The Campaign for Falconry. Directory Sites Zeal Register as a contributer, quote my e-mail address (jleith@iap.org.uk) and help raise money for The South Carolina Birds of Prey Center. Tourism, Travel and Activity Guides

91. Jaybat's Birds Of Prey Website The kite was rehabilitated by Audubon s National Center for birds of prey.).Turkey Vulture Turkey Vulture Society. Top of the Page. birds Ahoy! (SM). http://www.jaybat.com/birdsahoy/hawks/

http://birdsofprey.ws This site is maintained by John Battalio. I work in the Technical Communication Program at Boise State University in Boise, Idaho. Email me . I'd like to hear from you! I've been interested in raptors and other birds of prey for about eighteen years. I've conducted hawk watches in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas for the Hawk Migration Association of North America (HMANA); was the Western editor of Hawk Migration Studies , HMANA's journal, for ten years; and was on its Board of Directors for a term. I'm most familiar with the migrations of Broad-winged Hawks, Mississippi Kites, and Red-tailed Hawks over the central and western U.S. Gulf Coast. The most exciting experience I've had was at Hazel Bazemore County Park in Corpus Christi, Texas, where tens of thousands of Broad-winged Hawks are visible in late September. If you spend a week or so there between the 19th and 28th of the month, I'll guarantee you'll be amazed at what you'll see. If you haven't already, visit their web site: Texas Coastal Bend Fall Hawkwatch Books about Raptors Falconry Miscellaneous Links ... Photos, Paintings, Drawings

92. LARGE PYRENEAN BIRDS OF PREY > Griffon Vulture Exploring the Pyrenees Large birds of prey Data sheeton the griffon vulture in the Pyrenees. http://www.pyrenees-decouvertes.com/en/faunes/rapaces/vautour_fauve/index.asp

LARGE PYRENEAN BIRDS OF PREY GRIFFON VULTURE Gyps fulvus Size: one metre from beak to tail, with a wingspan of 242 to 280 cm. Weight: 6 to 8 kg. Distinctive features: the griffon vulture is easily recognised by its slow soaring flight, its tail -which is proportionally shorter than the width of its wing- and especially its white collar (dark brown when young) around the base of its neck. Reproduction: nests are hidden in rocky, bushy escarpments between 350 and 1,200 m high. A single egg is laid in late January. It is incubated for 52 days on average. The young vultures fly after 115 to 155 days, and desert the nest from which they hatched one to four months later. Food: the griffon vulture is the dustman of the mountains, clearing them of rotting sheep or cattle carcasses. To feed its young, an adult carries up to 2.5 kg of food in its crop. Once back at its eyrie, the food is regurgitated. Habitat: rocky cliffs where it can construct its nest using twigs and grass. In the Pyrenees: Sites to see: LARGE PYRENEAN BIRDS OF PREY

93. Thorp Perrow Arboretum - Birds Of Prey, Raptors, Owls, Falconry, Vultures, Hawks falconry is for you? This one day course will give you the opportunityto extend your knowledge of birds of prey and their management. http://www.thorpperrow.com/promotional-info.html

School/Education Photo Gallery HAWK WALK £30 An unforgettable experience, giving a brief opportunity to discover more about the world of falconry. Starting with instruction on basic handling techniques, you will be given a Harris Hawk or Buzzard to fly during a walk around the Arboretum under the direction and supervision of our staff, lasting approximately 1 hour. An ideal gift for the person who has everything! Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes here at the Falcons of Thorp Perrow? Come and experience the day to day running of a Bird of Prey Centre without the theory, an opportunity to work along side the Falconers and get involved with their daily routine. Also includes a Hawk Walk. BIRD OF PREY ASSOCIATION DAY £115 Want to know if falconry is for you? This one day course will give you the opportunity to extend your knowledge of birds of prey and their management. The day will begin at 10.30 am with coffee and an introductory lecture, followed by a discussion period covering the various birds of prey, natural habitat, quarry, housing, equipment and training methods used. You will then be introduced to the birds and given practical instruction in how to carry and handle them safely. After lunch, you will be taken into the Arboretum and you will fly the bird you have been handling. The day will conclude at 4.00 pm. AN INTRODUCTION TO FALCONRY £180 A two day course designed to give a brief insight into the ancient art of Falconry for those with little or no knowledge of Falconry.

94. Black Vulture - Aegypius Monachus - The Birds Of Prey Site Of Black Vulture Aegypius monachus - The birdsof prey site of Robert Goedegebuur. http://home.hccnet.nl/r.goedegebuur/roofvog/monniksgiere.html

Total index Birds of Prey Photo index Black Vulture English name Black Vulture Scientific name Aegypius monachus Dutch name Monniksgier Family Accipitridae - Hawks, Eagles and Kites Subfamily Aegypiinae - Vultures of the old world Length 99 - 107 cm Span 250 - 295 cm Weigth 7000 - 12500 gram Voice not available yet Length of life 39 years in captivity Range not available yet Habitat not available yet Prey not available yet Lay eggs in not available yet Number of eggs Size of egg not available yet Sit on eggs 52 - 55 days Time to fly out 100 days Remark 1 not available yet Click on the image below for a larger and better quality of the image. Click on the image above for a for larger and better quality of the image. Links to other sites about the Black Vulture: Black Vulture conservation project in Russia (Phoenix Fund) This page is not complete. I'm working on it. The dutch version gives more information. Go to the start of my book of birds of prey Go to my index with all photo's of my site.

95. LookSmart - Directory - Birds Of Prey Foundation birds of prey and their biology are the subjects of the Foundation sattention. The Journal of Raptor Research is published quarterly. Vulture http://search.looksmart.com/p/browse/us1/us317914/us146762/us225900/us225947/

@import url(/css/us/style.css); @import url(/css/us/searchResult1.css); Home IN the directory this category YOU ARE HERE Home Sciences Birds Birds of Prey - Find raptors in their natural habitat and in rehabilitation, and the groups that aim to protect them. Directory Categories Guides Caracaras Condors Eagles ... Vultures Directory Listings About Birds of Prey Foundation Organization dedicated to the rehabilitation of injured birds of prey. Includes care and handling tips, bird facts, a virtual tour and links. Information on Owls Find a collection of links to sites about descriptions, habits, pictures, sanctuaries, paintings, and collectibles. MSN Encarta - Falcon Guide to these birds includes a physical description, and details on their habitat and scientific classification. Link to related resources. MSN Encarta - Hawk (Bird) Profile of these birds includes descriptions of various species, and details on eating habits, and the scientific classification. Find related links. North American Birds of Prey Peruse a collection of images of raptors that are available for purchase. It links to factsheets about each species and refuges. PBS Nature - Eagles Read about efforts to restore Bald Eagle populations, and review facts about different species of eagles.

96. Deschutes & Ochoco National Forests - Wildlife 97 Madras, OR 97741. (541) 4759272. Wildlife birds. birds of prey. birds thathunt for food, such as eagles and owls, are known as birds of prey or raptors. http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/centraloregon/wildlife/species/birds/birdsofprey.shtml

@import url(/global-websites/styles/screen.css); [Jump to the main content of this page] Forest Service National Links Forest Service Home Employment Fire and Aviation International Forestry Just for Kids Maps and Brochures Passes and Permits Photo and Video Gallery Publications Recreational Activities Research and Development State and Private Forestry Crooked River National Grassland About Us Contact Us Current Conditions Employment ... Evaluate Our Service We welcome your comments on our service and your suggestions for improvement. Deschutes National Forest 1645 Hwy. 20 E Bend, OR 97701 Ochoco National Forest 3160 N.E. 3rd Street Prineville, OR 97754 Crooked River National Grassland 813 S.W. Hwy. 97 Madras, OR 97741 Wildlife Birds Birds of Prey Birds that hunt for food, such as eagles and owls, are known as birds of prey or raptors. With their powerful hooked beaks and strong talons they tear the meat from the kill. Falcons Owls Vultures VIEW SITES ... Print This Page Last Modified: Monday, 29 March 2004 at 16:19:29 EST

97. The Hawk Conservancy Trust - Black Vulture The American Black Vulture (in America most vultures are referred to as buzzards andthe buzzards we know) is probably the most numerous bird of prey in the http://www.hawk-conservancy.org/priors/blackvul.shtml

Andover, Hants SP11 8DY, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1264 773850. Fax: +44 (0) 1264 773772. Email The Conservancy Birds of Prey Meet the Stars FAQ ... Vultures-> Black Vulture Black Vulture - Coragyps atratus Range The Black Vulture is most frequently seen in the warmer parts of the western hemisphere from roughly Washington DC to central Patagonia. It is not normally found in higher mountains or more desolate deserts and steppe areas. It is probably the most most numerous bird of prey in the Western hemisphere, occupying a niche similar to that of the black kite in the Old World - scavenging from rubbish tips and the like and occurring in very large numbers around towns and cities in tropical and sub-tropical America, wherever garbage or offal is available (especially around slaughter-houses and the like) Diet Their main food is carrion, but they also kill some young or defenceless wild or domestic animals. They spend much time in the area of refuse tips and slaughter-houses, or anywhere meat in any form (fresh or putrid)is available. They also eat eggs and, if pressed, ripe and rotten fruit and vegetables, including oil palm nuts.

98. The Hawk Conservancy Trust - An Introduction To Birds Of Prey birds of prey can live to great ages. Some large eagles and vultureshave been known to live in captivity for up to 50 years or more. http://www.hawk-conservancy.org/intro2birds.shtml

Andover, Hants SP11 8DY, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1264 773850. Fax: +44 (0) 1264 773772. Email The Conservancy Birds of Prey Meet the Stars FAQ ... About birds-> An introduction to Birds of Prey An introduction to Birds of Prey Raptors are one of the most successful and widely distributed bird groups in the world. Raptors are found on every continent (except Antarctica) and in virtually every habitat type on the planet. There are currently two main groups or orders: Falconiformes (diurnal or daytime raptors) and Strigiformes (owls). Their variety is stunning, with more than 300 species of diurnal raptors and more than 200 species of owls. Before going into the various groups, what is a 'raptor'? What does it mean? The word raptor comes from a Latin word, raptare , meaning to seize or plunder. It is a general term used to cover all birds of prey. Given the highly predatory nature of many birds in this group, it is a very appropriate word to use. There are four main orders 1) New World Vultures ( Catharditae in the order Ciconiiformes 2a) Hawks and relations ( Accipitridae in the order Accipitriformes 2b) Ospreys ( Panionidae, also in the order Accipitriformes

99. WA - Eagles, Hawks, Falcons, And Other Birds Of Prey birds of prey Profiles American Kestrel (Falcon nesting); Ferruginous Hawk (Buteo (Raptor Center - Kestrel, Owls, Eagle, Gyrfalcon, Hawks, Vulture). .. http://www.sunnywalter.com/Apn-Birds-Raptor.html

Sunny Walter's Washington State Nature Resources Guide Raptors Go to: General Birds of Prey Links (Research, Field Guides, Location) Bald Eagles Hawks Osprey Falcons ... Raptor Migration Links General Birds of Prey: Associations Research Projects, Field Guides, Vocalizations, Locations Raptor Associations, Research The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota Raptor Facts (Eagles, Hawks, Falcons, Kestrels, Owls, Vultures, Osprey) Bird Vocalizations Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Research Projects Bald Eagles Feruginous Hawks Back to Top Raptor Locations, Field Guides Canadian Wildlife Service: Wildlife Vignettes Accipiters Bald Eagle Great Gorned Owl Osprey ... Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area (BLM) Birds of Prey Profiles American Kestrel (Falcon - nesting) Ferruginous Hawk (Buteo - nesting) Golden Eagle (nesting) Prairie Falcon (Falcon - nesting) Red-tailed hawk (Buteo - nesting) Rough-legged Hawk (Buteo - migrating) Swainson's Hawk (Buteo - nesting) Woodland Park Zoo Animal Facts Sheets: WP Zoo (Raptor Center - Kestrel, Owls, Eagle, Gyrfalcon, Hawks, Vulture)

100. Birds Of Prey July, watch for aerial food exchanges as the parent birds bring in prey for their TurkeyVultures are scavengers, feeding upon dead animals they find on http://www-mtl.look.ca/~mguertin/birds.htm

Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus Size : 38-50 cm Wingspan : 83-116 cm The Peregrine Falcon is the world’s fastest flyer. Feeding primarily on other birds, it dives onto its flying prey at a speed attaining over 180 km per hour. During its nesting season, the Peregrine Falcon inhabits cliff ledges exclusively, which Dieppe cliffs provide here on Mont Saint-Hilaire. In late July, watch for aerial food exchanges as the parent birds bring in prey for their young fledglings. As the Peregrine Falcon is extremely sensitive to human presence, in particular from any approach above its nesting site, please keep your distance. Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaëtos Size : 75-100 cm Wingspan : 188-227 cm Turkey Vulture Cathartes aura Size : 67-81 cm Wingspan : 172-183 cm Recognizable by its two-meter wingspan and featherless red head, the Turkey Vulture can usually be seen riding the updrafts above the Dieppe and Pain de Sucre summits. Turkey Vultures are scavengers, feeding upon dead animals they find on roadsides and in open areas during their daily flights. R ed-tailed Hawk Buteo jamaicensis Size : 56 cm Wingspan : 167 cm Characterized by its rufous-colored tail and large size, the Red-tailed Hawk is commonly seen soaring over pastures and open woodlands hunting for rodents, its primary prey. Its nest is a large structure of branches usually situated near the top of a tree. If you see this hawk near the Dieppe cliffs, you may be treated to some aerial action, as the Peregrines will vigorously chase it from the cliff area.

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