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[[Image:Galapagos hawk.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A [[Galápagos Islands|Galápagos]] hawk]] | [[Image:Galapagos hawk.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A [[Galápagos Islands|Galápagos]] hawk]] | ||
| − | A '''[[bird]] of prey''' is one which | + | A '''[[bird]] of prey''' is one which feeds on small animals such as [[rodents]], other birds or [[fish]]. Unlike most other birds, their eyes are towards the front of their head, allowing them to focus on prey over a great distance. They usually fly very high to view a wide area, before diving down to attack when they see a small creature moving. |
| − | Examples of birds of prey include [[hawk]]s, [[eagles]], [[owl]]s, [[buzzard]]s, [[kestrel]]s, [[falcon]]s and [[merlin]]s. Some birds of prey can be trained | + | Examples of birds of prey include [[hawk]]s, [[eagles]], [[owl]]s, [[buzzard]]s, [[kestrel]]s, [[falcon]]s and [[merlin]]s. Some birds of prey can be trained for use in the sport of [[falconry]], a form of hunting which was especially popular among the [[aristocracy]] in [[Europe]] during the [[middle ages]]. |
[[Category: Birds]] | [[Category: Birds]] | ||
Revision as of 03:58, January 6, 2010
A Galápagos hawk
A bird of prey is one which feeds on small animals such as rodents, other birds or fish. Unlike most other birds, their eyes are towards the front of their head, allowing them to focus on prey over a great distance. They usually fly very high to view a wide area, before diving down to attack when they see a small creature moving.
Examples of birds of prey include hawks, eagles, owls, buzzards, kestrels, falcons and merlins. Some birds of prey can be trained for use in the sport of falconry, a form of hunting which was especially popular among the aristocracy in Europe during the middle ages.