Essays Tagged: "Falconiformes"
The Peregrine Falcon
The peregrine falcon belongs to a group of birds called the Falconiformes. This group includes vultures, kites, hawks, eagles, and falcons. Other than vultures, ... eagles, and falcons. Other than vultures, all of these birds hunt and kill other animals for food. Falconiformes are equipped with hooked beaks and strong talons, making them excellent predators. All ...
Subjects: Science Essays > Biology
Birds of Prey
vision, and the ability to fly faster than any other animal.Birds of prey mostly belong to "Order: Falconiformes, Infraclass: Neognathae, Class: Aves, Phylum: Chordata." (Perrins, 1984.) Raptors diet ...
Subjects: Science Essays > Zoology