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1. theospreybirds.com › what-do-birds-of-prey-eatWhat Do Birds of Prey Eat? A Guide to Their Diet

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   Jan 23, 2024 · The diet of raptors in the wild varies based on habitat and consists mainly of small mammals, birds, fish and reptiles. They also regularly supplement by scavenging carrion. Careful feeding of whole prey items provides the nutrition captive raptors need to thrive. Understanding what birds of prey like owls, hawks, eagles and falcons, feed on ...

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3. birdfact.com › articles › birds-of-prey-in-the-ukBirds of Prey in the UK (Complete Guide) - Birdfact

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   • Buzzard. Buteo buteo. 51cm to 57cm. 113cm to 128cm. 550g to 1.3kg. Year-round. Learn more about the Buzzard. Common Buzzard. The Common buzzard is the UK’s most abundant bird of prey.
   • Red Kite. Milvus milvus. 60cm to 72cm. 143cm to 195cm. 750g to 1.6kg. Year-round. Learn more about the Red Kite. Red kites are the UK’s largest common birds of prey, with an impressive wingspan of 175 to 185cm.
   • Sparrowhawk. Accipiter nisus. 28cm to 40cm. 55cm to 70cm. 105g to 350g. Year-round. Learn more about the Sparrowhawk. Small but deadly, the Sparrowhawk is a small to medium-sized bird of prey from the Accipiter family.
   • Kestrel. Falco tinnunculus. 32cm to 35cm. 71cm to 80cm. 136g to 314g. Year-round. Learn more about the Kestrel. Common kestrels are one of the UK’s most common birds of prey from the Falcon family.

4. www.rspb.org.uk › birds-and-wildlife › identifyingBritish Birds of Prey Identification: Identifying Raptors

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   Slim, medium-sized bird of prey. Males are blue-grey above, with a paler underside and black tips to their wings. Females are mainly brown, with a streaked body and wings, and bars on their tail. Both males and females have a noticeable white rump. Rounded, owl-like face shape. Yellow beak with a black tip.

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6. kennedywildbirdfood.co.uk › blog › what-do-birds-ofWhat Do Birds of Prey Eat? - Kennedy Wild Bird Food & Pet ...

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   Whilst it is commonly assumed birds of prey eat small mammals, most British raptors have a very varied diet and eat a range of prey, including garden birds. What Do Birds of Prey Eat According to the RSPB , birds of prey in the UK are a set of birds with hooked bills and can vary in size from smaller birds such as the Sparrowhawk to the white-tailed eagle.

7. www.wildlifetrusts.org › identify-birds-preyIdentify birds of prey | The Wildlife Trusts

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   • What bird of prey have you spotted? ‘Birds of prey’ are large, predatory bird species that have hooked bills, sharp talons, strong feet, and keen eyesight and hearing.
   • Sparrowhawk. Where: Variety of habitats, including gardens, across the UK. Description: Small. Males have blue-grey backs and white underparts with orange barring.
   • Buzzard. Where: Grassland, farmland and woodland across the UK. Description: Medium. Brown plumage, broad wings and a short tail. ©Chris Lawrence. ©Bob Coyle.
   • Red kite. Where: Woodland and farmland mainly in Wales and South East England. Description: Large. Reddish-brown plumage, black-tipped wings with white patches underneath, and a forked tail.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Bird_of_preyBird of prey - Wikipedia

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   Birds of prey or predatory birds, also known as raptors, are hypercarnivorous bird species that actively hunt and feed on other vertebrates (mainly mammals, reptiles and other smaller birds). In addition to speed and strength, these predators have keen eyesight for detecting prey from a distance or during flight, strong feet with sharp talons for grasping or killing prey, and powerful, curved ...

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   What do birds of prey eat?

   • What are birds of prey? Birds of prey, also called raptors, are carnivorous birds that hunt and kill vertebrate prey such as birds, mammals, reptiles, fish and amphibians. Many birds of prey do also feed on invertebrates such as arthropods and insects, but virtually every bird of prey in the world eats nearly 100% meat.

   Birds of Prey in the UK (Complete Guide) - Birdfact

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   What do birds of prey eat in the UK?

   • They tend to feed on small mammals, birds, insects and reptiles. The UK’s birds of prey come in a huge variety of shapes and sizes: Where: Variety of habitats, including gardens, across the UK. Description: Small. Males have blue-grey backs and white underparts with orange barring. Females are brown above, with grey barring underneath.

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   What do Raptors eat?

   • Whilst it is commonly assumed birds of prey eat small mammals, most British raptors have a very varied diet and eat a range of prey, including garden birds. According to the RSPB, birds of prey in the UK are a set of birds with hooked bills and can vary in size from smaller birds such as the Sparrowhawk to the white-tailed eagle.

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   Do birds of prey eat other birds?

   • Yes, birds of prey will eat other birds, including garden birds you may enjoy leaving food out for. All types of songbird can be predated by birds of prey, and some larger birds such as pigeons and doves.

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   What are some examples of birds of prey?

   • Buzzards, falcons, vultures, hawks, kites, eagles, harriers, owls and osprey are all examples of birds of prey. The Secretary Bird and Seriemas are also birds of prey but are considered to be somewhat outliers of the main groups. The UK is home to some 15 species of birds of prey, covering every group aside from vultures.

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   Are birds of prey carnivorous?

   • Birds of prey, or raptors, are carnivorous birds that hunt and kill prey using a combination of their keen senses, strong talons and sharp, hooked beaks. Ranging from the minuscule falconet to the colossal Andean condor, birds of prey have ruled the skies since the extinction of the dinosaurs.

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10. www.birdtrader.co.uk › what-do-birds-of-prey-eatWhat do Birds of Prey Eat? - Birdtrader

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    Fish: Birds of prey that live along coastlines or near large bodies of water often hunt fish, in some cases poaching it from other predators such as bears, raccoons and mountain lions. Fish is the majority of the diet for bald eagles and osprey, and the snowy owl will also occasionally eat fish. Small Mammals: Small mammals such as mice, voles ...