Raptor Classification and Identification Flashcards
Know the differences between North American Birds of Prey (i.e. falcons, accipiters, buetos, eagles, owls)
1
Q
Indicate the appropriate classification for the following 16 birds of prey (Falcon, Eagle, Harrier, Accipiter, Buteo, Parabuteo)
GOLDEN EAGLE
A
Eagle
2
Q
HARRIS’ HAWK
A
Parabuteo
3
Q
BROAD WINGED HAWK
A
Buteo
4
Q
KESTREL
A
Falcon
5
Q
ROUGH LEGGED HAWK
A
Buteo
6
Q
FERRUGINOUS HAWK
A
Buteo
7
Q
MERLIN
A
Falcon
8
Q
RED SHOULDERED HAWK
A
Buteo
9
Q
COOPER’S HAWK
A
Accipiter
10
Q
RED TAILED HAWK
A
Buteo
11
Q
SHARP SHINNED HAWK
A
Accipiter
12
Q
GYRFALCON
A
Falcon
13
Q
GOSHAWK
A
Accipiter
14
Q
MARSH HAWK
A
Buteo
15
Q
PRAIRIE FALCON
A
Falcon
