Birds of prey, also called raptors, are widespread across North America.
if you bump into a raptor, there are a few things to remember.
Instead, call the nearest wildlife rehabilitation center for instructions.
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It’s most likely not injured.
Fledgling birds hop around below the nest as they gain their independence.
At this stage, their parents are usually watching from a tree nearby.
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It has bright yellow legs and talons and a small, hooked bill.
banded or streaked) tail.
Immature Cooper’s hawks are brown and white with dramatic streaking and yellow eyes.
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It’s most often found in the southwestern areas of North America.
It has dark brown, rounded wings with subtle barring and a white underside.
Barn Owl
Barn owls(Tyto alba)have pale, heart-shaped faces and white-and-brown bodies.
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Female barn owls have spotted chests and are more reddish than their male counterparts.
They have big brown eyes, yellowish bills, and rounded faces.
They are very small and most are mottled grey, which allows them to camouflage themselves against tree trunks.
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Juveniles are fluffy and grey; some adult screech owls also appear reddish or brown.
Black Vulture
Black vultures(Coragyps atratus)are found across the southeastern United States.
They are distinguished by their small heads, which lack feathers and are grey or black in hue.
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