Birds of Prey (Raptors): Types, Traits & Names (Publisher-Ready)

Birds of prey—also called raptors—are carnivorous birds equipped with powerful talons and a hooked beak. They include diurnal raptors (eagles, hawks, buzzards, falcons, kites, vultures, the osprey) and nocturnal raptors (owls). Signature species include the Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), Eurasi...