Raptor families, silhouettes, hunting techniques, and conservation.
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- Hawks and eagles belong to which family?
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Accipitridae- Falcons belong to which family?
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Falconidae- New World vultures belong to which family?
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Cathartidae- What is a raptor?
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A bird of prey that hunts other animals- What bill feature distinguishes falcons from hawks and eagles?
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A notch or tooth-like projection on the upper bill- When soaring, eagle wings appear how in silhouette?
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Flat or slightly raised at the tips- When soaring, falcon wings appear how in silhouette?
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Pointed and swept back- When soaring, hawk wings appear how in silhouette?
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Shorter and rounder, with a longer tail- When soaring, vulture wings appear how in silhouette?
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V-shaped or dihedral, held above the body- What is a stoop in falcon hunting?
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A high-speed diving attack on prey from above- What maximum speed can a peregrine falcon reach in a stoop?
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Over 200 mph- How do most hawks typically hunt?
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Low-level pursuit through trees and shrubs- How do eagles typically hunt?
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Soar at great height, then strike prey from above- How do vultures locate food?
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By soaring and watching for movement or other scavengers- What do red-tailed hawks typically hunt?
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Rodents, rabbits, and small birds
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