Mostly nocturnal with silent flight and excellent night vision.
Notice if the bird soars ( Buteos ), flaps rapidly then glides ( Accipiters ), or has a "wobble" while flying ( Turkey Vultures ). Birds of Prey
Medium-to-large with broad wings and short tails; often soar while hunting. Mostly nocturnal with silent flight and excellent night
Focus on wing shape, tail length, and overall profile (e.g., Accipiters have rounded wings and long tails, while Buteos have broad wings). and overall profile (e.g.
Large, powerful raptors.
Small-to-medium, long-tailed forest hunters with short, rounded wings, often hunting by speed and ambush.