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Falco naumanni

Falco naumanni

Yellow-footed Hawk

Features:The Yellow-clawed Hawk is one of the longest-migrating birds of prey. It is extremely active, bold and noisy, with a sharp call.

The yellow-clawed falcon is a relatively rare bird. It is a summer migratory bird in Jilin, Liaoning, Hebei, Beijing, Xinjiang and other places in China, and a winter migratory bird in Yunnan. It usually migrates to its breeding grounds in the north from late March to mid-April, and leaves its breed...

Falco vespertinus

Falco vespertinus

Western red-legged falcon, blue swallow, blue eagle, red-legged kite, red-footed falcon

Features:The wings are long and the undertail coverts are also long.

The Western Red-footed Falcon is a summer migratory bird in my country. It migrates in spring in early April to late May, and leaves in autumn in October-November. It often moves in pairs and small groups. It flies fast, can flap its wings, hover and glide in the air, and often perches on telephone...

Falco columbarius

Falco columbarius

Gray-backed falcon, gray kite, horse lotus, flower, orchid embroidery, peach blossom

Features:The Merlin's neck is blue-gray with a tan collar as its unique feature.

The gray-backed falcon often moves alone and has a sharp call. It often flies at low altitudes, and after a quick flap of wings, it occasionally glides briefly, and immediately dives down to prey when it finds food. It rests on the ground or in trees. It mainly feeds on small birds, rodents and inse...

Falco subbuteo

Falco subbuteo

Green stripe, earth falcon, falcon, grasshopper hawk, insect kite

Features:When the wings are folded, the wing tips almost reach the end of the tail feathers, which looks very much like a swallow, hence the name.

The falcon is commonly known as the green-striped hawk, grasshopper hawk, and green-tip hawk. It is smaller than the peregrine falcon and the peregrine falcon. It moves alone or in pairs and mainly hunts in the air. It flies at high speed, is agile, and flexible, like a fighter jet. It can even catc...

Falco severus

Falco severus

falcon

Features:One of the fastest diving birds

The fierce falcon is a bird of the genus Falconidae. It is similar in size to the swallow falcon, and its cry is similar to the cry of the yellow-clawed falcon - "ke-ke-ke-ke". It mainly feeds on Coleoptera insects, small birds and bats, but also eats mice and lizards.The breeding period i...

Falco cherrug

Falco cherrug

Falcon, Stick

Features:The hunting falcon is a bird of prey deeply loved by the Mongolian people and is the "national bird" of Mongolia.

Falcons feed on birds, rodents and mammals, and are capable of hunting medium to large birds, including waders, waterfowl, land birds, and sturdy small animals. They can hunt on the ground and in the air, are aggressive, and will actively drive away other raptors approaching their territory, such...

Falco rusticolus

Falco rusticolus

Gyrfalcon, White Falcon

Features:The Nordic country of Iceland has designated the gyrfalcon as its national bird, and has placed a silver-white gyrfalcon on its national emblem. The white gyrfalcon is extremely rare and precious, and is a very beautiful bird of prey.

The gyrfalcon is a species of falcon. It has a strong beak and feet with sharp hooks, which are adapted to catching and tearing prey. The base of the beak is covered with wax; the wings are strong and powerful, and it is good at flying and soaring. The skull is cord-shaped. The feet and toes are str...

Falco amurensis

Falco amurensis

Red-footed falcon, Amur falcon, blue eagle, blue swallow, black kite, red-legged kite, grasshopper hawk

Features:The raptor has the longest migration distance, with a one-way distance of 13,000 to 16,000 kilometers.

Red-footed falcons often inhabit open habitats and like to stand on electric wires. They also form large groups of dozens of individuals to prey on insects in one area at the same time. Sometimes they also mix with other falcons, such as yellow-clawed falcons. They often move alone during the day. W...

Falco tinnunculus

Falco tinnunculus

Kestrel, Red Hawk, Yellow Hawk, Red Kite

Features:The national bird of Belgium, the highly adaptable falcon is one of the most common birds of prey in the country.

The red kestrel is one of the small birds of prey of the Falconidae family and the genus Falcon. It weighs 173-335 grams and is 305-360 mm long. It has narrow and pointed wings and a long tail. Its appearance is very similar to that of the common kestrel. The male has a blue-gray head, brick-red bac...

Buteo rufinus

Buteo rufinus

Brown-tailed Hawk,Long-legged Buzzard

Features:When flying, the wings are raised in a "V" shape with black wingtips.

The Rufous-tailed Hawk is a medium-to-large raptor of the genus Buteo in the family Accipitridae, with a body length of 50-65 cm and a weight of 1,280 grams. The head and neck of an adult bird are brown, and the upper body is brown; the outer vanes of the second to fifth primary flight feathers have...

Buteo buteo

Buteo buteo

Buteo buteo buteo,Buteo japonicus

Features:It is mainly active during the day, has an alert character, sharp vision and is good at flying.

The Eurasian buzzard is a bird of the family Accipitridae and the genus Buteo. It is a medium-sized bird of prey with a body length of 50-59 cm. The body color varies greatly, with the upper body mainly dark brown, the lower body mainly dark brown or light brown, with dark brown horizontal stripes o...

Pernis apivorus

Pernis apivorus

European Honey Buzzard、Western Honey-Buzzard

Features:Have a strong visual memory of geographical features and can accurately locate the flight direction

The Cuckoo-headed Honey Buzzard is a bird of the Accipitridae family and the genus Honey Buzzard. It is a medium-sized bird of prey, about 0.6 meters long, with dark brown feathers on its back. The face has small and dense feathers that look like scales. Honey Buzzards often live in sparse pine fore...

Nisaetus nipalensis

Nisaetus nipalensis

Mountain Hawk-eagle,Spizaetus nipalensis,qadris

Features:The beak of the eagle is particularly sharp, and its fighting power is invincible among birds. It is known as the overlord of the forest. In Chinese culture, the eagle often symbolizes bravery and fierceness. The Tibetans regard the eagle as a sacred bird.

The eagle is a medium-to-large raptor that is common in southern my country. It is powerful, fierce, and swift. It can be said to dominate southern Asia. From its appearance to its behavior, it shows the majesty of the "forest overlord". It mainly preys on prey that move on the ground and...

Aquila chrysaetos

Aquila chrysaetos

Golden eagle, old eagle, white eagle

Features:Noted for its striking appearance and powerful flight

The global population of golden eagles is estimated at around 300,000 individuals, equivalent to 200,000 mature adults. The European population is estimated at 9,300-12,300 pairs, equivalent to 18,500-24,500 mature individuals. Europe accounts for about 16% of the global population, so a prelimina...

Accipiter gentilis

Accipiter gentilis

Goshawk, hawk, yellow hawk, harrier hawk

Features:It is the largest member of the genus Eagle, with short, broad wings and long tail feathers.

The goshawk is a carnivorous bird of prey in the forest. It has sharp vision and is good at flying. It is active during the day. It is very alert and good at hiding. It usually moves alone and has a sharp and loud cry. When soaring in the air, its wings are stretched horizontally or slightly raised...

Gyps fulvus

Gyps fulvus

vulture, mountain eagle

Features:Nature's Cleaner

Vultures are birds of the genus Griffon, family Accipitridae. Vultures usually hover in warm climates and can endure harsh conditions such as cold, rain, mist and even snow to obtain particularly favorable conditions for foraging or breeding. They tend to avoid forests, wetlands, lakes and sea surfa...

Harpy Eagle

Harpy Eagle

Features:One of the most powerful birds of prey, top predator

When you think of powerful, majestic creatures of the sky, the harpy eagle comes to mind. With its impressive size, distinct features, and a reputation as one of the strongest birds of prey, this eagle stands out among the bird world. Let's dive deep into everything you need to know about the ha...

Phaethon rubricauda

Phaethon rubricauda

Phaethon rubricauda,Red-tailed Tropicbird

Features:Somewhat territorial, monogamous

The Red-tailed Pi ... A dark brown comma-shaped stripe extends from behind the front area of the eye, passing through and covering the eye and extending to the ear coverts. The pupil is dark brown. The bill is red or orange-red. The bill is bright red, slightly lighter at the base, and the front hal...

Pandion haliaetus

Pandion haliaetus

Osprey, fish eagle, fish eagle, fish eagle, fish hawk

Features:Ospreys do not usually need to drink water. Fish provide enough water to meet their needs.

Osprey is a relatively large bird of prey that lives near water bodies and likes to eat live fish. The soles of its feet are densely covered with barbs, and when it catches a fish, it can twist its normal "three front and one back" claws to The "two front and two back" toes are u...