Raptors
Birds of prey
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Secretarybird – Snake Hunter
The secretarybird, secretary bird (Sagittarius serpentarius) The African savanna is home to some of the most awe-inspiring creatures on the…
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Owls – Silent Hunters
The Unique Biology of Owls: How They See, Hear, and Hunt in the Dark As night falls and the world…
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The Majestic California Condor
California condor (Gymnogyps californianus) The California condor, with its striking black feathers and nine-foot wingspan, is a magnificent bird that…
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Phoenix and Roc – mythological birds
Phoenix and Roc – Friend and Enemy of the Sun Mythical birds In many religions and beliefs, the sun symbolized…
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Harpy eagle – one of the largest birds of prey
Harpy eagle (Harpia harpyja) Harpies are one of the largest birds of prey. They occur in the rain-forest of South America…
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