Regal Birds of Prey

Birds of prey (raptors) feed on other animals. The term "raptor" comes from the Latin word 'rapere' (meaning to seize by force). These birds are characterized by keen vision that allows them to detect prey during flight, and by powerful talons & beaks. “We must not make a scarecrow of the law; Setting it up to fear the birds of prey, and let it keep one shape till custom make it their perch, and not their terror.” ~William Shakespeare (1564-1616) English dramatist, playwright and poet.
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an eagle is standing in the grass
Brahminy Kite
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a small bird sitting on top of a rock
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American Kestrel by Mark Hughes. What an amazingly cute and beautiful little bird. Love these little falcons. One of my totems
a large black bird with a red beak
Turkey Vulture - Many people fear or are disgusted by the Vulture. I personally love them. They are equipped biologically to eat carrion, their bodies and feces have microbial qualities.
an orange and white owl sitting in the middle of a tree with snow on it
Eastern Screech Owl at Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio.
an eagle is standing on the beach with its wings spread out and it's feet in the water
Arkive closure
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Inspiring Photo: Crested Caracara #320369
Crested Caracara -- one of my all time favorite birds!
a close up of a bird on a tree branch
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Birds of Prey - This is the African Harrier Hawk in Gambia, Africa.
a bird with very large feathers on its head
Harpy Eagle
Harpy Eagle - the world's largest eagle. If you haven't seen the special about the Harpy on Nature, you must go online and try to find it. Absolutely Amazing bird. I fell in love with this amazing creature!
a large bird sitting on top of a wooden table next to a body of water
Bird with red head
The Batelelur eagle - now known by the unromantic name of Short tailed eagle - Terathopius ecaudatus. It is a beautiful bird that soars like acrobat in the sky. Instantly recognisable on the wing by its short tail and when perched its flat headed silouhette is the clue if the light is cryptic. Seen. Photographer unknown
a large brown bird with it's wings spread out sitting on top of a rock
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Vulture // En Majesté !
a close up of a very large bird with a weird look on it's face
Portrait of a colorful vulture
Vulture - rather a fearsome looking fellow
a large bird with brown and white feathers
Everything You Wanted to Know About the Philippine Eagle
Birds of Prey - The Philippine Eagle
a large bird sitting on top of a tree branch
Bearded vulture on white background
BIRDS: A Formidable Bird of Prey ~ The Bearded Vulture.