Find out why these raptor bird species, including hawks, owls, falcons and more, are some of the most captivating birds of prey.

Why it's awesome: The Eleonora's falcon is a small raptor that takes its hunting abilities to the next level — by catching its prey alive and keeping them imprisoned. It captures small birds, strips ...

Aengus is a 3-year-old male Harris’s hawk that weighs about 1½ pounds and stands 20 inches tall, with a tip-to-tip wingspan ...

How much weight can a hawk carry? The answer varies depending on the type of hawk. Though North America boasts approximately 18 distinct hawk species, we focus on the magnificent red-tailed hawk. As ...

Jim Chaffin was but a boy when destiny found him on the edge of Cottonwood Creek. He was maybe 6 years old that warm summer day. His mind was set on fishing the small creek winding its way through the ...

A comprehensive field study focused on raptors was just launched. Led by the Wildlife Institute of India, the study will tag and track 36 raptors across six separate species, including tawny eagles, ...

The red-tailed hawk, with all its variation and widespread distribution, is arguably our most admired and viewed hawk. Large and graceful, there’s a red-tailed hawk to be observed by nearly everyone.

Ancient art of falconry highlights urgent need to protect endangered birds of prey TBILISI, GEORGIA / ACCESS Newswire / September 25, 2025 / World-renowned master falconer and conservationist Kakhi ...

Stability and long-term changes in a West African raptor community / Jean-Marc Thiollay -- Raptor studies in Kenya : past, present and future / Munir Virani -- Status and conservation of raptors on ...