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ANIMAL FACTS - Raptors

Wedge-tailed Eagles can soar up to two kilometres high.

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Raptors are identified as Birds of Prey that capture their food using their feet. They have three distinguishing features:

  • large talons (or claws) used for hunting
  • very keen eye sight to target prey
  • sharp hooked beak for the tearing up of prey once caught

Our Sub-Species

Andean Condor

Vultur gryphus
Our Amazing Andean Condor(s) are currently on displayCrocoseum

Threat Level

Endangered

Endangered

Andean Condor(s) Profiles

Chief

Wedge-tailed Eagle

Ace
Our Amazing Wedge-tailed Eagle(s) are currently on displayCrocoseum

Wedge-tailed Eagle(s) Profiles

Amelio Ace

Barking Owl

It
Our Amazing Barking Owl(s) are currently on display

Barking Owl(s) Profiles

Nuebi

Whistling Kite

Milvus sphenurus
Our Amazing Whistling Kite(s) are currently on displayCrocoseum

Whistling Kite(s) Profiles

No profiles available

Brahminy Kite

Haliastur indus
Our Amazing Brahminy Kite(s) are currently on displayAnimal Encounter Icon

Brahminy Kite(s) Profiles

Byron