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Eagles (7 images)
Falcons (5 images)
Hawks (7 images)
Kestrels (3 images)
Osprey (4 images)
Great Horned Owls (4 images)
Turkey Vultures (2 images)


Birds of prey, or raptors, are carnivores (meat eaters) and use their feet, instead of their beaks, to capture prey. They are characterized by exceptionally keen eyesight, a sharp, hooked beak, and feet with curved, sharp claws or talons. The word raptor is derived from "rapere", a Latin word, which means to seize or capture. 

There are two main groups of raptors: diurnal raptors and nocturnal raptors. Diurnal raptors hunt during the day and include eagles, hawks, falcons and kites. Nocturnal raptors hunt at night, and include most owls.
In the United States, there are 34 diurnal raptor species and 19 species of owls.

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Also see: Bears of the US National Parks: Enjoy a number of photos of black bears, brown bears, and polar bears in their natural habitats.   

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