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Animals - Birds of Prey

Here you will learn the names of birds of pray in English such as "falcon", hawk"", and "vulture".

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eagle
eagle
[noun]

a large bird of prey with a sharp beak, long broad wings, and very good sight

Ex: I wish I could see an eagle in the wild someday; they are such majestic creatures. 
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owl
owl
[noun]

a type of bird with a round face, large eyes and a loud call that hunts smaller animals mainly during the night

Ex: Owls are known for their exceptional night vision, enabling them to hunt effectively in low light conditions. 
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hawk
hawk
[noun]

a medium-sized bird of prey with wide rounded wings that can fly very fast and take the prey by surprise

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falcon
falcon
[noun]

a predatory fast-flying bird that can be trained for hunting

Ex: The falcon soared high above the cliffs, scanning the landscape below with keen eyes. 
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buzzard
buzzard
[noun]

a large European bird of prey of the hawk family that is known for soaring the sky in circles

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merlin
merlin
[noun]

a small bird of prey of the falcon family that is found in the northern hemisphere and feeds on small birds

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harrier
harrier
[noun]

a medium-sized bird of prey of the hawk family that flies low over the ground for hunting

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kestrel
kestrel
[noun]

a small bird of prey of the falcon family that hovers mid-air while searching for food

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kite
kite
[noun]

a small hawk with narrow wings and a long tail

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condor
condor
[noun]

a large American bird of the vulture family with black plumage and a white bare neck that lives in mountains

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osprey
osprey
[noun]

a large bird of prey of the hawk family that feeds on fish and has long wings

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vulture
vulture
[noun]

a large bird of prey with a bare head, a long neck and weak claws that is famous for scavenging

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bald eagle

a large bird of prey originally from North America with white feathers on its head, neck and tail

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golden eagle

a large North American bird of prey of the eagle family with golden feathers on its neck that lives in mountains

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harpy eagle

a large, powerful bird of prey found in Central and South America, with a distinctive crest of feathers on its head

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goshawk
goshawk
[noun]

a medium-large bird of prey of the hawk family with a long tail and short wings

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sparrow hawk

a small North American bird of prey of the falcon family that hovers mid-air while searching for food

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peregrine
peregrine
[noun]

a grayish white bird of prey of the falcon family that inhabits mountains and coastal cliffs and can be trained for hunting

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horned owl

a large owl that has two tufts of feather near its ears and is native to the Americas

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little owl

a small European owl with spotted plumage and a flattened face

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barn owl
barn owl
[noun]

an owl with a heart-shaped face and long legs that nests in tree holes and farm buildings

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eagle owl
eagle owl
[noun]

a very large Eurasian owl with two feathers that stick out near its ears, also known as horned owl

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tawny owl
tawny owl
[noun]

a mid-sized Eurasian bird of prey of the owl family that has reddish brown plumage and is mostly found in woodlands

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bearded vulture

a large bird of prey characterized by its striking appearance, featuring a distinctive bearded face and dark brown plumage

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accipiter
accipiter
[noun]

a type of hawk with short wings and long tails, adapted for quick flight in dense forests

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bateleur
bateleur
[noun]

an African eagle with distinctive black, white, and chestnut feathers that performs acrobatic displays during courtship

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boobook
boobook
[noun]

a small species of owl found in Australasia and Southeast Asia, known for its distinctive "boo-book" call that it uses to communicate with other owls

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caracara
caracara
[noun]

a large bird of prey found in the Americas, known for its distinctive appearance, opportunistic feeding habits, and bold and curious nature

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cooper's hawk

a bird of prey found in North America, known for its agile flight, distinctive plumage, and adept hunting skills

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hobby
hobby
[noun]

a small falcon known for its agile flight, remarkable hunting skills, and distinctive appearance

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honey buzzard

a bird of prey that feeds predominantly on the larvae of bees and wasps, and it is characterized by its slender body and long wings

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hoot owl
hoot owl
[noun]

any owl species known for its distinctive hooting vocalizations, often associated with owls that have a prominent or resonant call

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long-eared owl

an owl species characterized by its long ear tufts, reddish-brown plumage, and a facial disk with distinctive black markings

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lanner
lanner
[noun]

a medium-sized bird of prey found in Africa, Europe, and Asia, known for its swift flight and ability to catch prey in mid-air

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montagu's harrier

a migratory bird of prey with a distinctive appearance, featuring a pale gray plumage in males and brown with streaks in females

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saker
saker
[noun]

a large species of falcon found in the grasslands and deserts of Europe and Asia, known for its powerful and agile flight and its use in falconry

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screech owl

a small owl belonging to the genus Megascops, characterized by their ear tufts, yellow eyes, and small size

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sea eagle
sea eagle
[noun]

a large bird of prey that primarily inhabits coastal areas and relies on hunting fish and other aquatic prey for survival

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secretary bird

a long-legged terrestrial bird of prey with a crest that feeds on reptiles and lives in sub-Saharan Africa

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snowy owl
snowy owl
[noun]

a large white owl with yellow eyes that hunts during the day and lives in Arctic regions

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turkey buzzard

a large bird of prey belonging to the vulture family, characterized by its soaring flight, bald head, and red, featherless neck

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