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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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How heavy are eagles compared to other birds of prey?
Eagles are generally heavier than most other birds of prey, with some species weighing up to 15 pounds.
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
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.
Who are marmots enemies?
snakes, birds of prey, and some cats are the most common predators that eat our small fuzzy marmot friends
What do dogs prey upon?
they usually prey squirrels, birds, chipmunks, and even some bigger animals.
What is the most loyal birds in prey birds?
Raptors [birds of prey] show little or no loyalty to humans unlike other hand reared birds. Raptors can be trained but never tamed. Obviously they will protect their young until fully fledged [feathered] and some types of raptor do seem to mate up each year with the same mate.
