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Under the category 'Birds of Prey' are six families. Each family has a scientific name.
The 6 families are Strigiformes (Owls), Pandioniformes (The Osprey), Falconiformes (Falcons and Caracaras'), Sagittariformes (The Secretary Bird) and then there are the family names for the Eagles, Hawks, Buzzards etc. Then there are the New World Vultures.
Under each family there are Sub families.
For example under Strigiformes you have two sub families 'Tytonidae' (Barn Owls) and 'Strigidae' (Typical non heart shaped faced owls).
Under them you have Sub Sub Families. Under Strigidae there are many such as Strix, Otus, Bubo, Asio and many more.
Under the sub sub families you have all the species of owls. For example under Strix you have all the species of Spotted Owls and many more.
More information about different birds of prey can be found at the related link below.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe most popular birds in the bird of prey family include the Bald eagle and the red tailed hawk. Other popular birds include the falcon and the golden eagle.
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∙ 14y agowell if this is what your looking for here are some types - as in categories if you like - of birds of prey
Hawks
Falcons
Owls
Eagles/Sea Eagles
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∙ 12y agoThe most hunted birds are gamebirds. Examples are pheasants, pigeons, quail, and doves.
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∙ 10y agoBirds of prey are beautiful and fascinating. Some of the most famous birds of prey include the Golden Eagle, the California Condor and the Turkey Vulture.
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What is a prey of a bird of prey?
There are many types of prey for Birds of Prey. Most Birds eat Bats, Insects, Mice, Voles, Lemmings', and Rats. There are many more things Birds of Prey eat. Some even eat Snakes and Lizards!
Do birds eat rabbits?
Some types of birds cetrainly prey on rabbits, hence the term birds of prey. These birds include eagles, hawks and falcons.
Do some birds of prey eat their food whole?
If the prey is small like a lizard or a fish, some birds like pelicans or storks eat them whole.
What are lorikeets predator?
Birds of Prey and some pythons
Do some birds of prey have red eyes?
Yes
Is it true that black birds prey on eagles?
Absolutley not! Flocks of small birds often harass birds of prey such as eagles, hawks and falcons, but they do no kill or eat them. "black birds" are not even meat eaters. On the other hand, some species of birds of prey do kill and eat "black birds."
Do some birds eat mammals?
Yes, many birds of prey eat small mammals.
Do larger birds eat smaller birds?
Some birds, like falcons, eat smaller birds, but large birds who aren't birds of prey don't
Do Iguana iguana have predators?
Yes, some large Birds of Prey, foxes, rats, weasels, some snakes and humans.
What do dogs prey upon?
they usually prey squirrels, birds, chipmunks, and even some bigger animals.
Who are marmots enemies?
snakes, birds of prey, and some cats are the most common predators that eat our small fuzzy marmot friends
How can birds of prey find their prey when their far away?
All Birds of prey have Excellent vision for finding their prey from a long distance. some of the most famousof these are the eyes of eagles, hawks and falcons - particularly the peregrine falcon. howevers birds like vultures who lives in hot climate can smell the rotting dead carrion as the hot air from the environment carries the stench miles. all the bird has to do is follow the scent
