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Birds of Prey

Birds of prey are a group of birds that includes hawks, kites, eagles, osprey, condors, vultures, kestrals and many other groups. There are about 307 species of birds of prey alive today. The articles listed below provide information about the characteristics, classification and evolution of birds of prey.

Birds of Prey
Birds of prey include eagles, hawks, kites, the secretary bird, ospreys, and falcons. These birds are skilled hunters with superb eyesight, strong legs and talons and a sharp, hooked bill. This profile explores basic facts about birds of prey including their classification, diet, habitat and what makes them different from other bird groups.

Golden Eagle
Golden eagles are among the largest birds of North America. This profile explores basic facts about golden eagles including their classification, diet, habitat and what makes them different from other birds of prey.

Osprey
Osprey are large diurnal hunters and are among the most widespread of all birds of prey. This profile explores basic facts about osprey including their classification, diet, habitat and what makes them different from other birds of prey.

Secretary Bird
Secretary birds are long-legged birds of prey native to sub-Saharan parts of Africa. This profile explores basic facts about secretary birds including their classification, diet, habitat and what makes them different from other birds of prey.

Merlin
Merlins are small falcons that live in open habitats such as grasslands, taiga, coasts and dunes throughout the Northern Hemisphere. This profile explores basic facts about merlins including their classification, diet, habitat and what makes them different from other birds of prey.

Falcons
Falcons are birds of prey that include kestrels, falcons, hobbies and merlins. This profile explores basic facts about falcons including how they are classified, what they eat, where they live and the characteristics that make them different from other bird groups.

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