Birds of Prey

Birds of Prey Articles

• Heart-Shaped Hearing

  

  Feb. 24, 2020

  The valentine face of a barn owl is not just for decoration. It actually helps him find dinner.

• Great Horned Owl

  

  April 5, 2013

  The great horned owl is the largest and most powerful of all North American owls.

• Bald Eagle

  

  Nov. 30, 2012 from Marvels of Creation: Breathtaking Birds

  Bald eagles can usually be sighted near rivers, lakes, or the ocean, perched in trees or atop bluffs.

• Osprey

  

  April 9, 2010 from Zoo Guide

  The osprey was created by God during creation week.

• Great Horned Owl

  

  Feb. 16, 2010 from Zoo Guide

  The great horned owl is mostly nocturnal, hunting and eating during the night and sleeping during the day.

• Peregrine Falcon

  

  Aug. 11, 2008 from Zoo Guide

  The adult peregrine has bluish gray wings, a pale underbelly, and a black head.

• Snowy Owl

  

  June 2, 2008 from Zoo Guide

  The snowy owl is more agile than other owls and is able to capture birds while in flight.

• Bald Eagle

  

  Feb. 11, 2008 from Zoo Guide

  The term bald eagle comes from the word “balde,” which in Old English means “white.” This species is known for its white head and tail and its dark brown body.