41. SAIN Resources About Vertebrates /Characteristics. Vertebrates are characterized as animals Subject Aquatic birds, birds of prey, Introduced birds, Migratory birds,......general http://sain.nbii.org/phpqueries/vertebrates.php

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42. Nearctica - Natural History - Birds - Raptors The name raptors is a loose label applied to any of the birds of prey including the A great site with general information about North American raptors http://www.nearctica.com/nathist/birds/raptor.htm

Birds Raptors Special Segments Butterflies of North America Conifers of North America Eastern Birds List of N.A. Insects Home Eastern Wildflowers General Topics Natural History Ecology Family Environment Evolution Home Education Home Conservation Geophysics Paleontology Commercial Organizations The name raptors is a loose label applied to any of the birds of prey including the owls in addition to the hawks, eagles, falcons, kestrels, vultures, and kites. As applied here the raptors constitute the order Falconiformes only. The owls have their own separate page, although the sites linked below often include the owls as raptors. GENERAL The Raptor Center . A great site with general information about North American raptors including a short summary of information on each species. There are no pictures. You can trace the migration of Ospreys and Swainson's Hawk and the site also includes a bibliography of references. Birds of Prey . Greg Gothard. A great site on the birds of prey of North America. You'll find photographs and information about a wide variety of the raptors of our continent as well as other information on the subject such as what to do about an injured hawk or falcon. Recommended. Prairie Raptors: A Landowner's Guide . Environment Canada. An online manual on the raptors (hawks, owls) of Canada's prairies and other grasslands with information on their conservation and appendices with lists of contacts and rehabilitation centers.

43. MNR News Falconry involves the use of trained birds of prey for activities that range fromhunting general falconry licence. To use falconry birds for hunting, http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/MNR/csb/news/jan5efs99.html

December 1998 The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act Falconry The new Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act sets out new rules for falconry, or hawking, in Ontario. The new Act comes into force on January 1, 1999, and enables the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) to provide sound management of the province's fish and wildlife well into the next century. It replaces the Game and Fish Act , that last underwent major changes in 1980. Falconry involves the use of trained birds of prey for activities that range from hunting for sport to controlling nuisance birds at airports. Birds that may be used for falconry There are two categories of bird that may be kept in captivity for falconry: "Falconry Birds" that are species of birds native to Ontario, and "Non-indigenous Falconry Birds" that are birds not native to Ontario. "Falconry Birds" means: Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) Northern goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) Northern harrier (Circus cyaneus) Broad-winged hawk (Buteo platypterus) Cooper's hawk (Accipiter cooperii) Red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus) Red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) Sharp-shinned hawk (Accipiter striatus) American kestrel (Falco sparverius) Merlin (Falco columbarius) Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) Northern hawk owl (Surnia ulula) Snowy owl (Nyctea scandiaca) You need a falconry licence (apprentice, general, or commercial) to keep falconry birds in captivity. You will also need a valid small game hunting licence to hunt with these birds. All birds must be banded, and you must maintain a log book and submit an annual report on each bird.

44. Prey2 THE NATIONAL birds OF prey CENTER. For the latest in Raptor information, RAPTORSgeneral INFORMATION. VIEW PICTURES AND A GLOSSARY OF RAPTORS. http://www.concord.k12.nh.us/schools/kimball/leduc/prey2.htm

GENERAL INFORMATION Raptor Center Visit the Raptor Center, an international medical facility for birds of prey, and learn about your Raptor. RAPTOR RESEARCH SOCIETY A professional society concerned with study and conservation of birds of prey. THE NATIONAL BIRDS OF PREY CENTER For the latest in Raptor information, read this newsletter. RAPTORS-GENERAL INFORMATION VIEW PICTURES AND A GLOSSARY OF RAPTORS. BIRDS-EVERYTHING ABOUT RAPTORS LEARN EVERYTHING ABOUT NESTING, HABITAT, AND BEHAVIOR. AUDUBON RAPTOr TIPS TIPS TO IDENTIFY YOUR BIRD raptors are difficult to identify if you don't look closely. IDENTIFICATION THIS LINK PRESENTS HISTORY, SEASONAL RANGE MAP, AND DEPICTIONS OF SIMILAR SPECIES. BIRDING BINOCULARS AND SCOPES Gather information about terms, products, and how to clean your binoculars. RAPTOR FUN RAPTOR ID. QUIZ MATCH THAT RAPTOR GUESS THAT WORD! DRAW YOUR RAPTOR ... OWL QUIZ RESOURCES HIGHWAY TO THE TROPICS-16 LESSON PLANS NH HAWK WATCH SITES OWL PELLETS BOOK LIST ON BIRDS OF PREY ... ADOPT A RAPTOR AT SCHOOL Number of times this site has been visited since June 5, 2001: FastCounter by bCentral

45. Personal Falconry Home Pages Brian s Falconry Page Flying birds of prey in Scotland Falcon s Block -general falconry page with links and information. http://www.falconry.com/main_person.htm

These sites are put together by individuals, typically falconers from around the world. The content in these sites can be quite varied with many of the sites having having general information about falconry as well as graphic images of falconry birds. These personal sites are listed in alphabetical order and accompany a brief description summarizing the sites' overall theme and/or highlights. If you would like to add a site to this list, click on "Add-A-Site" in the left hand banner of this page. Al Shindagah - Nature's Noble Art - A page regarding Arab falconry. All about modern falconry birds and equipment -Tells about the Gyr/Peregrine hybrid, Gos hawk, Harris Hawk, and Red-tailed Hawk. Also tells about falconry equipment American Falconry - The homepage of the "American Falconry" magazine. Andy Wahl's Falconry Site A website for falconers including bird picture galleries, artwork, video clips, and info on my breeding falcons. Apprentice Falconry - Information for the aspiring falconer. Everything you could need know to get started. If its not on the site, contact me and I can and will help you! Site is updated daily. Asociacion Murciana de Cetreria - The first falconry web page from Spain.

46. NATURE. Shadow Over The Sun: A Story Of Eagles. Birds Of Prey | PBS In general, raptors are characterized by several distinct features They huntfor their birds of prey may be found on every continent except Antarctica. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/shadow/birdsofprey.html

Birds of Prey There are more than 40 species of eagles, each of which can be catagorized into one of several distinct groups. Yet these eagles make up just one member of a family of birds called raptors or birds of prey that survive by means of their fierce and deadly talons. Together, these skillful hunters rule the skies. Golden eagles are birds of prey or raptors. What makes a bird a "bird of prey"? Birds of prey, also known as raptors from the Latin word "rapture," to seize or grasp may be as large as the Andean condor, which has a ten-foot wingspan, or as small as the tiny black-thighed falconet, which is less than seven inches tall. In general, raptors are characterized by several distinct features: They hunt for their food and eat meat, they have sharp, hooked beaks, they have keen eyesight, and in particular they have strong talons for gripping and killing their prey. Although there is one exception to this last point: vultures do not have strong talons for killing prey because they are scavengers that do not hunt down live prey. Raptors are set apart from other birds such as ravens and magpies that hunt, eat meat, and have strong, sharp beaks but aren't considered birds of prey because they don't kill with their feet. What are the members of the raptor family?

47. NATURE. Shadow Over The Sun: A Story Of Eagles. Birds Of Prey | PBS Raptor diets vary from bird to bird, but in general almost anything is game from birds of prey use their wings both to propel their flight and to http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/shadow/birdsofprey2.html

Birds of Prey What do they eat? Raptor diets vary from bird to bird, but in general almost anything is game: from insects, snails, and snakes to birds, bats, rodents, lizards, and rabbits. Harpy eagles live in the rainforests of South America, where they hunt sloths and monkeys. Vultures are scavengers that feast on carcasses, or carrion. Egyptian vultures eat the enormous eggs of an ostrich by throwing small rocks against an egg until it breaks open. Bearded vultures and golden eagles have been known to drop tortoises from great heights to crack open their shells. The osprey lives along lakes, rivers, and coastal areas, surviving almost exclusively on fish. They have long legs for catching their prey underwater; sometimes when diving for a meal, the osprey will plunge deep enough so that only the tips of its wings remain above the surface. Every once in a while, an osprey will drown when it latches onto a fish that is too heavy to carry. A white-tailed sea eagle. How do they fly? Birds of prey use their wings both to propel their flight and to generate the lift needed to keep them above the ground. Most of the lift is generated by the inner part of their wings, while the power comes from wings' outer edge. A raptor's primary feathers are specially shaped to improve airflow over its wings. Nevertheless, staying aloft is no easy task for what are often relatively large birds. To ease their burden, raptors rely on columns of warm, rising air called thermals, which provide them an additional lift. Thermals are created over land as the ground heats up during the course of the day. Often raptors float from thermal to thermal, saving energy along the way.

48. Idaho Public Television Dialogue For Kids Birds Of Prey Links And Resources 23. Wise as an Owl A Resource and Teacher s Guide to birds of prey by L. Langelier.24. Zoobook birds of prey by Wildlife Education. Library general http://www.idahoptv.org/dialogue4kids/birdsofprey/links.html

What is a Bird? What is a Raptor? Learn About Birds of Prey Threats to Birds of Prey ... Test Your Knowledge! Classroom Activities Links Facts Dialogue For Kids Home Hey, teachers and students, explore the internet and learn more about those birdy raptors - facts, life histories, identifications, sounds,migration patterns, raptor and rehabilitation centers, and games/quizzes for kids! The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota (http://www.raptor.cvm.umn.edu) Learn what to do with an injured raptor. Take a raptor adventure and look at photos of a raptor being rescued. Listen to hawk, owl, and osprey vocalizations and feel like you are part of the wilderness. Teachers take a closer look at owl pellets with you students and explore a little deeper. The Peregrine Fund (http://www.peregrinefund.org) Learn about the international projects that are taking place with birds of prey . You can click on a map and learn about what is taking place with birds all around the world. Also look at field notes that biologists and students have been working on together. The Canadian Peregrine Foundation (http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca)

49. ...Mightier Than The Sword :: A Fan Fiction Archive birds of prey Characters All Genres general - Rating R - Warnings none -Chapters 1 Published 09/03/2003 - Updated 09/03/2003 - Completed No http://sword.borderline-angel.com/categories.php?catid=7&parentcatid=7

50. King County Library System general birds of prey/Raptors. general. Aerodynamics of Animals – birdsInformation about how birds fly. Includes body parts essential to flight and how http://www.kcls.org/hh/birds.cfm

Library Services Find Your Library Ask a Librarian Library Cards Reserve a PC ... eBooks Reading Book Alert Book Clubs eBooks-Audio eBooks-Text ... TeenZone Library Resources ESL/Literacy New Music Traveling Library Center Special Collections ... Search/Site Map About KCLS Board of Trustees Friends Foundation KCLS Employment ... Email This Search the Web with Google Search KCLS Homework Help Animals, Insects and Birds - Birds General Birds of Prey/Raptors General Information about how birds fly. Includes body parts essential to flight and how these work together. All About Birds Includes a wide range of information about birds anatomy, history, pictures and fascinating facts from EnchantedLearning.com. Bird In-depth article on the bird from Britannica.com. Featured Birds Photographs and essays on the habits of numerous migratory birds, from the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center, dedicated to fostering greater understanding, appreciation, and protection of the grand phenomenon of bird migration. The Life of Birds Bird brains, evolution, champion birds, parenthood, bird songs, links and more, by Sir David Attenborough and PBS.

51. Natural Selection: Subject Gateway To The Natural World The Web site offers general information about the centre, its aims and activities . This is the home page of the National birds of prey Centre, UK, http://nature.ac.uk/browse/590.7341.html

low graphics Top Zoology - Animals Zoos / Aquaria ... Battersea Park Children's Zoo Battersea Park Children's Zoo reopened in April 2005 after extensive renovations, and forms one of the wildlife centres operated by Otters and Owls. Designed for public use, their Web site offers general information on its activities and services, as well as a news section. Keeper Notes provides information on animals in the zoo, with a different animal being featured every couple of weeks. Children's zoos ; Battersea (London, England) ; Bristol Zoo Gardens Bristol Zoo Garden's mission is to "maintain and defend biodiversity through breeding endangered species, conservation of threatened species and habitats and promoting a wider understanding of the natural world". Their Web site is clearly and colourfully presented. Information is provided on the different aspects of the zoo and further illustrated information is given on the animals within a series of animal factsheets (PDFs). The site also explains conservation and education initiatives of which the zoo is a part, with detailed information and pictures on the most significant of these. The site will appeal to children and adults alike. Bristol Zoo; Zoos;

52. What Are Birds Of Prey? ANIMAL , Birds Of Prey Are Those That Feed Wholly Or Mai The falcons are smaller but share the same, general characteristics Besides beingfast flyers, many birds of prey are expert at gliding and hovering. http://www.4to40.com/QA/index.asp?counter=61&category=animal

53. Central Vermont Public Service - Lake Arrowhead, Vermont Ospreys Osprey general Information. Like all birds of prey, the osprey is built for hunting.Fish make up the vast majority of the diet up to 98 percent - and are http://www.cvps.com/osprey/facts-info.shtml

Did you know.... While its normal flight tops out at around 30 miles an hour, the osprey is capable of hitting 80 mph in steep dives to capture unsuspecting fish. Learn more about osprey feeding... General Information Like all birds of prey, the osprey is built for hunting. Fish make up the vast majority of the diet - up to 98 percent - and are usually taken from the water after a steep dive. Ospreys have a high kill rate, by many accounts grabbing fish successfully in more than three-quarters of their attempts. Due to its diet, the osprey is also known as a fish hawk. Although it is a skilled flyer and hunter, like other raptors, the osprey is truly unique among hawks physiologically. The osprey's bone structure is different from other birds of prey, and its feet are more like an owl's than a hawk's. The legs of ospreys are also different from other hawks. The thighs are covered in short, dense feathers, and the shank is scaled. The call is varied. Ospreys often "cheap" or chirp repeatedly, but the "cheap, cheap, cheap" of an osprey can become highly agitated if the bird, its nest or its young are threatened. The osprey is variously described as threatened, ecologically sensitive or endangered depending on locale. In Vermont, the species is on the endangered list, but due to extensive efforts by the Department of Fish and Wildlife, utility companies and other landowners, the birds have made a remarkable comeback in recent years. Their endangered status may well be changed to "threatened" due to the birds' re-emergence.

54. Minimum Requirements For The Keeping Of Birds Of Prey And Owls As Suggested In G general requirements for the keeping of birds of prey. birds of prey and are onlyallowed to be kept in aviaries or under strictly controlled conditions http://www.i-a-f.org/iaf_news_2003/requirements_keeping_hawks.htm

Home page History Falconry Today The Role of the IAF ... IAF Officials IAF Newsletter 2003 Minimum requirements for the keeping of Birds of Prey and Owls as suggested in Germany Dr Thomas Richter 10th January 1995 I. Introduction. These minimum requirements are valid for birds of prey of the order Falconiformes and include the families New World Vulture (Cathartidae),Osprey (Pandionidae),Hawks (Accipitridae), Secretary Birds (Sagittaridae) and Falcons (Falconidae) also the order Owls (Strigiformes) including Barn Owls. in tables 1 and 2. Birds of prey are to be found living, either singularly or in pairs, across all continents. They inhabit all environments and climate zones except for the high seas and polar regions. Birds of prey live off a variety of prey animals and many species have a wide ranging prey base which includes mammals, birds and insects which they either catch and kill themselves or find dead.

55. Snake River Birds Of Prey National Conservation Area Snake River birds of prey area in Idaho. Larry Ridenhour, Bureau of Land Snake River birds of prey NCA (includes bird lists, maps, general info). http://www.discovernlcs.org/TheNLCS/ConservationAreas/SnakeRiverBirdsOfPrey.cfm

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56. ReferenceResources:Birds Raptor Center birds of prey, general information and facts; photographs; how tohelp injured birds. Raptor Rehabilitation Center Adopt a bird; http://www.kidinfo.com/Science/Birds.html

Reference Resources: Birds Animal Search Engine Ask Basil The Internet Search Engine for Everything Animal ; Use this search engine to find links to animal information Animal Encyclopedias NatureServe - An Online Encyclopedia of Life Zooish Animals Animal Animation, Animal Images, Cartoon Animals, Animal Sounds, Animal Facts, and Animal News Birding The Aviary Facts and information about birds, food, nutrition tips, bird clip art, and MORE Birding Rare bird alert by state, links to other birding sites Birding for Kids Information and facts about birds; fun activities related to birds Electronic Zoo / Nativity - Bird Page Alphabetical listing of links to information about birds of all types Extraordinary Bird from PBS Facts, information, and photographs of nature's extraordinary birds Introduction to Vertebrates Fossil records, life, history, and ecology National Audubon Society Facts and information about birds, kids' site

57. Bird Of Prey - Art History Online Reference And Guide In general they take live prey but mostly feed on carrion. Falcons are small tomedium sized birds of prey with long pointed wings. http://www.arthistoryclub.com/art_history/Bird_of_prey

58. Bibliography general Raptor Biology. Burton, Philip. birds of prey. 1989. Gallery Books, NewYork,208 pp. Craighead, John J. and Craighead, Frank C., Jr. Hawks, http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/courses/as215/bibliog.htm

Bibliography on the Natural History, Care and Maintenance, and Captive Breeding of Birds of Prey Dr. John E. Parks,Associate Professor Department of Animal Science Books General Raptor Biology Identification Life Histories ... Organizations Books General Raptor Biology Burton, Philip. Birds of Prey. 1989. Gallery Books, New York,208 pp. Craighead, John J. and Craighead, Frank C., Jr. Hawks, Owls and Wildlife. 1969. Dover Publications, New York. 443 pp. Fox, N.1995. Understanding the Birds of Prey Hancock House Publishing, Blaine,WA. Pendleton, B.A. G., B.A. Millsap, K.W.Kline, and D.M.Bird. 1987. Raptor Management Techniques Manual. National Wildlife Federation, Washington, D.C., USA. Scholz, F. 1993. Birds of Prey. Stackpole Books, Mechanicsburg, PA, 318 pp. Sherrod, Steve K., Heinrich, William R., Burnham, William A.,Barclay, John H. and Cade, Tom J. Hawking: A Method for Releasing Peregrine Falcons and Other Birds of Prey. 1982. The Peregrine Fund, Inc., Boise. 61 pp. Weidensaul, S. 1989. North American Birds of Prey. Gallery Books, New York, 96 pp. Identification Clark, William S. and Wheeler, Brian K. Hawks. 1987. Peterson Field Guide Series (Roger Tory Peterson, Ed.), Houghton Miflin, Boston. 198 pp.

59. Birds Of Prey: Health And Disease, 3rd Edition Veterinarians may be called upon to examine and treat birds of prey in a the scientific and general literature on birds of prey complement the text. http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=340300

60. RonAusting.com Wildlife Photography general Information Sites. http//www.birding.com/ A wide range of information, birds of prey. http//www.buteo.com/ A good site for information and http://www.ronausting.com/links.html

Home About the Author Birds Links ... Order Information For Kids http://pelotes.jea.com/ancoltran.htm - Coloring book pages designed to print out on your printer, not just of birds, but of other animals as well. A great way to share birding and nature with young children. http://birdsource.cornell.edu/cfw/ - Birdfeeder watch program designed for classroom participation for grades 5-8. General Information Sites http://www.birding.com/ - A wide range of information, links, pictures on a variety of subjects. http://www.pwrc.nbs.gov/ Patuxent Wildlife Research Center - Information especially counts and survey as well as pictures and sound on nearly every bird. http://www.petersononline.com/birds/perspective/index.cfm - Peterson's online - Lots of different information and things to do. http://members.xoom.com/scwrc/ - Second Chance Wildlife Rehabilitation Center - educational site about rehabilitating sick and injured wild birds. http://museum.ednet.ns.ca/mnh/nature/nsbirds/bons.htm - Birds of Nova Scotia. Illustrations and information on a great variety of birds. http://www.enature.com/guides/select_group.asp

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