Raptor Review

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This group of birds are known as the soaring hawks because of their broad wings and broad tails. They are conspicuous and often seen perching on dead trees in search of prey. 4.

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This group of raptors are known as woodland hawks. They often hunt by ambush and are infrequently seen because of their secretive behavior 12.

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This group of raptors have pointed wings, “toothed” beaks for killing prey and solid dark eyes. Most, but not all, hunt birds, often employing a fast dive called a stoop. 16.

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Visiting Winter Owls

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Key to slides 1.Osprey 2.Bald Eagle 3.Golden Eagle 4.Buteo 5.Red Shouldered Hawk 6.Broad Winged Hawk 7.Red Tailed Hawk 8.Rough Legged Hawk 9.Black Vulture 10.Turkey Vulture 11.Northern Harrier 12.Accipiter 13.Sharp-Shinned Hawk 14.Cooper’s Hawk 15.Goshawk 16.Falcon 17. Peregrine Falcon 18. Kestrel 19. Merlin 20. Barn Owl 21. Great Horned Owl 22. Screech Owl 23. Barred Owl 24. Short-Eared Owl 25. Long-Eared Owl 26. Saw Whet Owl