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Birds of Prey

Birds of Prey, or Raptors, are birds who hunt small animals and birds on which to feed. They share the common traits of sharp talons, hooked upper beaks, and exceptional vision. Some common Raptors are hawks, eagles, and owls.

1,423 Questions

Where is vultures shelter?

a vulture lives in a nest in a big huge tree . the shelter is the tree

Are owls nocturnal or diurnal?

Eagles are diurnal, meaning they are most active during the day and sleep at night, like humans.

Why can foul owl on the prowl not be found?

It can be found on the website of rapidshare.com ,however, it must be payed some fees.

How does a owl see in the dark?

Owls eyes are designed for night vision. This is achieved with the eye being very rich in Rod cells (light-sensitive cells) in the sensory receptor layer of the retina. Owls pay the penalty for this by having very poor focusing powers, and the eyes are virtually immobile in the eye socket.

Why don't owls have necks?

Owls do have a neck, with 14 vertebrae which allows the owls head to turn about 270 degrees. However, because the owls feathers are so thickly covered, it is only when the owl stretches that the neck becomes apparent.

Do owls eat honey bees?

I was wondering the same thing the other day when I saw about 20 of each in what appeared to be a "swarm". They flew around together in circles and I thought that the swallows were trying to eat the dragonflies but they weren't. I've never seen anything like it in my life. My son and I watched them for about 1/2 an hour while we were on a bike ride. We had to get home and they were still circling as we left. The dragonflies were very large too so I would have heard a crunching if they were being eaten.

How many pounds can a hawk carry?

Approx. half its body which averages 2.5 pounds.

3 examples of birds of prey?

parrot

umbrella bird

love birds

Maya birds

pigeons

kingfisher

hummingbirds

pink flamingo

Siberian crane

bluejay

robin

dove

goose

swan

duck

Good luck to what ever you are doing!!

Is a snowy owl a carnivore or an herbivore?

A Snow Owl has extremely good vision and usually dives on field mice and small rodents and rabbits, but if there are extenuating circumstances it will eat its own droppings and berries and nuts if available.

What is a swift birds prey?

a swift bird of prey... a red tailed hawk? nah, too slow. how bout the PEREGRINE FALCON?!

Do condors hibernate?

Nope. There are no birds that hibernate. If the weather gets too cold for them, they migrate away. One of the conveniences of being able to fly.

Why is the snowy owl a symbol of Canada?

As the official avian emblem of Quebec, the Snowy Owl is considered to be a symbol of the splendor and beauty of Québec winters and of the importance of environmental conservation.

Why is it important to save the snowy owls?

Snowy owls are important because they could mess up the food chain if they get extinct then there will be more animals getting extinct

What preys on birds?

Cats (super evil animals), hawks, owls, dogs, monkeys and hunters

Can a ferret eat an owl?

C. It depends on their sizes if the owl is small and the ferret is big then it is possible but ussually i think the owl will eat the ferret. It depends on sizes, strenth and hungrynes! if its really hungry it will try to eat the owl!

Do vultures eat dead skunk?

Yes they do and we have photos to prove it.

How do owls raise their young?

Owls raise their young as most other birds, bringing them food and protecting them while they are young. The owlets need alot of food to survive the wild. Male owls also do most of the caring for the owlet while the female owl hunts for food.

Do owls only come out at night?

Yes, because moths are attracted to the brightest light in an area, and at night there is obviously no sunlight so it makes it easier for them to distinguish other light sources, such as a torch or indoor light which could be used to attract moths.

Why do owls not come out at daytime?

It could be sleeping or looking for a place to sleep

What colors do owls see?

Depending on the species of owl, the eyes can be black, brown, orange and yellow.

Owls' eyes come in three different colors. The owls that live in North America have yellow or brown eyes. European owls have orange eyes.

Do coyotes eat elf owls?

No, although packs can take down elk even though elk weigh well over 550 lbs, though coyotes do get their calves.

of course they will... i live in grande cashe Alberta, Canada for a few yrs... if they get hungry enough a pack will eat almost anything.. i have heard stories of coyotes, teasing a mother grizley bear and taking baby cubs...

Do owls eat flowers and leaves?

Owls in fact do NOT eat butterflies. Owls prefer something bigger such as rabbits, or squirrels.

Do screech owls call sounds like a loud screech?

Eastern Screech Owl:

http://www.owlpages.com/owls.php?genus=Megascops&species=asio

Western Screech Owl:

http://www.owlpages.com/owls.php?genus=Megascops&species=kennicottii