Transcript Raptor Self-Quiz

Raptor Review
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4. This group of birds are known as
the soaring hawks because of
their broad wings and broad tails.
They are conspicuous and often
seen perching on dead trees in
search of prey.
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This group of raptors are known
as woodland hawks. They often
hunt by ambush and are
infrequently seen because of their
secretive behavior
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pointed wings, “toothed” beaks
for killing prey and solid dark
eyes. Most, but not all, hunt
birds, often employing a fast dive
called a stoop.
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Visiting Winter Owls
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Key to slides
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Osprey
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Bald Eagle
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Golden Eagle
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Buteo
17. Peregrine Falcon
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Red Shouldered Hawk
18. Kestrel
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Broad Winged Hawk
19. Merlin
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Red Tailed Hawk
20. Barn Owl
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Rough Legged Hawk
21. Great Horned Owl
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Black Vulture
22. Screech Owl
10. Turkey Vulture
23. Barred Owl
11. Northern Harrier
24. Short-Eared Owl
12. Accipiter
25. Long-Eared Owl
13. Sharp-Shinned Hawk
26. Saw Whet Owl
14. Cooper’s Hawk
15. Goshawk
16. Falcon