Birds of Prey

Peregrine falcon eating habits revolve mostly around birds but it may also occasionally prey on fish and other small mammals. Therefore, peregrine falcon diet consists almost exclusively of medium-sized birds like small passerines, comprising 77 to 99 percent. However, at times, they may also prey on mammals, fish, insects and…

Peregrine falcons are one of the most widely distributed birds of prey. they have a truly worldwide distribution, save for Antarctica. The name of this falcon is derived from the Latin word meaning “wanderer”, and thus suggesting the occurrence of this bird around the world. For that reason, falcons largely…

Even though Peregrine falcons are the top predators, the adult falcons are still vulnerable to some of the larger avian hunters. These predators include Gyrfalcons, great horned owls and eagles. But the juveniles and hatchlings of peregrine falcons are at the mercy of much larger and great number of predators…

Peregrine falcon is a very powerful and fast-flier. It is by far one of the fastest birds in the world. The falcon can cruise at an average speed of 24 to 34 miles per hour. This speed shoots up to 69 miles per hour during pursuit. However, when the falcon…

Generally, these birds of prey nest atop a huge tree high above the canopy but if such trees are scarce, they may build nests on ground or on cliff ridges in prairies. The nest is formed close to the trunk and underneath the crown of a tree. The nest is…

The migratory pattern of bald eagles is complex. The southern bald eagles are not migratory at all, staying at the same region year-round while it is only the northern species that migrate. The adult bald eagles undertake migrations depending upon the availability of food while the immature bald eagles are…

The bald eagle is a large North American bird. Therefore, it has very few natural predators. However, the eggs and fledglings of these eagles are often predated by a number of animals and birds. Some of the predators that prey on the nestlings and eggs of bald eagles are raccoons,…