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Bird of prey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Birds of prey, also known as raptors, hunt and feed on other animals. The term "raptor" is derived from the Latin word rapere (meaning to seize or take by force). These birds are characterized by keen vision that allows them to detect prey during flight and powerful talons and beaks.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird_of_prey
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Wild Raptors - Bird Handling - Instructables
Introduction Birds of prey are one of the most majestic creatures that Planet Earth offers. Some of the more common birds of prey are owls, hawks, and falcons.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Wild-Raptors-Bird-Handling/
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Explore Raptors - The Peregrine Fund
Search for raptors by shape or name. Look through popular raptors here and learn about what makes a raptor a raptor.
https://www.peregrinefund.org/explore-raptors
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Birds of Prey (Raptors) - CMS
The CMS Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa and Eurasia (Raptors MOU) aims to promote internationally coordinated actions to achieve and maintain the favourable conservation status of migratory birds of prey throughout their range in the African-Eurasian region, and to reverse their decline when and where appropriate.
http://www.cms.int/raptors/en/legalinstrument/birds-prey-raptors
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In Photos: Birds of Prey - LiveScience
Check out these amazing photos of birds of prey, including vultures, hawks and eagles. These meat-eaters have keen eyesight and agile bodies, able to snatch small prey at a moment's notice.
http://www.livescience.com/15540-birds-prey-photos.html
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Bird of Prey Pictures - National Geographic
See pictures of raptors or birds of prey (including eagles, falcons, hawks, and more) in this birds photo gallery from National Geographic.
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/photos/birds-of-prey-photos
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Explore Raptors - The Peregrine Fund
Learn about birds of prey from all over the world. Interesting facts for kids and adults of all ages.
http://www.peregrinefund.org/explore-raptors
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Top 10 Formidable Birds of Prey
There is something about birds of prey that make us pay attention - maybe it is the inherent fear we all have that one will attack us - or perhaps it is just because they are seldom seen by most westerners.
http://listverse.com/2010/04/21/top-10-formidable-birds-of-prey/
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Raptors of the World - Raptor Research Foundation
Birds of prey, also known as raptors, are divided into two main groups, the diurnal (day flying) birds of prey and the nocturnal (night flying) birds of prey, better known as the owls.
http://www.raptorresearchfoundation.org
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5 Birds That Could Steal Your Toddler
Do we really need to worry about birds whisking away our children?
http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/stories/5-birds-that-could-steal-your-toddler
