When one thinks of birds of prey, the first bird that probably comes to mind is the eagle. As with all birds of prey, they are known for the large talons and beaks, and eat mice or other small animals. It is a protected bird that has gradually increased in numbers, and can be located in a lot more areas of the Combined States than ten years ago.
Owls are typically observed moving in front of a car while looking at night, but even if they are not observed, they can usually be heard. With more than two hundred varieties of owls, one just has to be observant to capture a glimpse of them.
Harriers are commonly located around marshes and the Kites, even though they are thought of a bird of prey, prefer a diet of insects. Hawks and falcons status on the bird of prey lists, with the hawk becoming swift and fast at catching their prey and falcons being a bird that would rather rob a nest from the neighbor, than to build their own.
Buzzards and vultures are distinctive birds and are thought of as condors, but over the years have commonly united with their name. Far more generally recognized are turkey buzzards because they are very generally seen on a less traveled road, gathered in a group feeding on a recent street kill. These are quite large birds that look like they are a cross-breed of a turkey and a buzzard and have bald heads.
The osprey appears a lot like an eagle and has even been referred to as a fish eagle, but in contrast to the eagle, an osprey can go underwater to catch their prey and hold it with talons that are created different from other birds, to far better grasp the meal, as they carry it back to their nest.
