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Crested caracara (Caracara plancus)

DinoAnimals.com — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 09:33:28 +0000

Crested caracara, Mexican eagle The crested caracara is a species of bird of prey belonging to the falcon family (Falconidae), which stands out both in appearance and behavior compared to its relatives. It is not a typical falcon, hunting swift prey from the air – the caracara combines the characteristics of a predator with an …

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Secretarybird – Snake Hunter

DinoAnimals.com — Sat, 11 Mar 2023 17:46:19 +0000

The secretarybird, secretary bird (Sagittarius serpentarius) The African savanna is home to some of the most awe-inspiring creatures on the planet, but few are as striking as the secretarybird (Sagittarius serpentarius). With its elegant feathers and distinctive crest, this majestic bird of prey stands tall and proud, ready to take on any challenge that comes …

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Owls – Silent Hunters

DinoAnimals.com — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 20:18:44 +0000

The Unique Biology of Owls: How They See, Hear, and Hunt in the Dark As night falls and the world grows dark, a silent hunter takes to the skies, its feathers shimmering like moonlight. With razor-sharp talons and keen eyesight, the owl is a creature of myth and mystery, inspiring awe and wonder in all …

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The Majestic California Condor

DinoAnimals.com — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 17:09:59 +0000

California condor (Gymnogyps californianus) The California condor, with its striking black feathers and nine-foot wingspan, is a magnificent bird that embodies the wild spirit of the American West. Endangered and revered, these birds have faced numerous challenges to their survival over the centuries, from habitat loss to lead poisoning. Yet, despite the odds, conservation efforts …

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Phoenix and Roc – mythological birds

DinoAnimals.com — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 08:41:00 +0000

Phoenix and Roc – Friend and Enemy of the Sun Mythical birds In many religions and beliefs, the sun symbolized the most important or at least important deities. So which animal could be more associated with it than a bird touching the clouds and looking down on everything like a god? Let us try to …

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Harpy eagle – one of the largest birds of prey

DinoAnimals.com — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 11:44:27 +0000

Harpy eagle (Harpia harpyja) Harpies are one of the largest birds of prey. They occur in the rain-forest of South America where they are unrivaled in the air. They hunt large mammals, and their delicacies include monkeys, lazy people and even ants. In defense of their nests, they can attack even a human being. Harpies have …

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White-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla)

DinoAnimals.com — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 13:44:58 +0000

White-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) There was a time when this bird was on the verge of extinction. Nonetheless, 20 years ago it rose like a Phoenix and its population became one of the most numerous among the birds of prey of Eurasia. The white-tailed eagle does not stand out with white feathers of the head, like the rest of the relatives from the Haliaeetus genus, …

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Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) – king of the skies

DinoAnimals.com — Thu, 12 May 2016 12:06:50 +0000

Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) Considering that the lion is the king of mammals, the golden eagle deserves to be called the king of birds. Anderson Silva, a Brazilian MMA fighter once said, ‘If only the power was significant, the elephant, not the lion would be the king’. We are aware that this statement is a …

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Lesser spotted eagle – a walking eagle

DinoAnimals.com — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 11:37:25 +0000

Lesser spotted eagle (Clanga pomarina) This medium-sized bird of prey is not as large as a golden eagle or a harpy eagle, but its hunting skills and its character without doubt make it privileged to be a true eagle – a strong, fearless bird, which values its freedom. Actually, ‘true eagles’ is a common name …

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Steppe eagle – a thief and a slyboots

DinoAnimals.com — Sat, 02 Apr 2016 17:21:50 +0000

Steppe eagle (Aquila nipalensis) The eagle with the dietary habits of a vulture. Its menu is dominated by fresh carrion, it stays away from rotten flesh. More slender than a golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), but equally eminent. A thief and a slyboots – the steppe eagle is undoubtedly one of the most interesting birds in …

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