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Red-tailed Hawks Are Way Bigger, Faster and More Common Than You Realize
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Red-tailed hawks are the most common hawk species in North America. These massive birds are mate for life, and, despite their name, to have feathers in a variety of colors.
The Fast and Furious Peregrine Falcon Is a Midair Hunting Machine
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While the cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world, the peregrine falcon, a large predatory raptor, is by far the fastest bird on planet Earth.
10 Types of Owls: From Tiny Screech-owls to Great Horned Owls
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Owls are captivating birds known for their nocturnal habits, distinctive hooting calls and remarkable ability to hunt in near silence. With about 200 species found worldwide, these birds of prey come in various sizes and colors. Here, we dig in to 10 types of owls.
Are Black Kites Avian Arsonists, Spreading Wildfires to Flush Out Prey?
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Black kites take advantage of environmental disturbances to hunt prey. Do they even start fires? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Bald Eagles Aren't Really Bald, Plus 6 Other Facts
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HowStuffWorks gets to know the bald eagle, the national bird of the United States.
13 Owl Pictures That Are Truly Magnificent
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Owls are one of those bird species that everyone loves. Check out these cool owl images to learn more about our nocturnal friends.
Can You Name All of These Winged Animals?
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The world is full of creatures great and small that swim in the rivers and seas or run on the ground—and fly above both. Can you identify these winged birds, beasts, and more just from a picture?
Why is it a bad idea to scare a vulture?
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Vulture vomit is as gross as it sounds -- what's more, you're guaranteed a pile of it if you scare a vulture. Read about vulture vomit and vulture facts.
What does it mean when someone has 20/20 vision?
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What does it mean when someone has 20/20 vision?
How the Spider-tailed Horned Viper Tricks Unsuspecting Prey
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There probably aren't many animals as aptly named as the spider-tailed horned viper. With a tail tip that resembles a spider and horns atop its head, it's easy to visualize this venomous snake.