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TAKING FLIGHT: Birds of prey important ecological element. Lee Guthrie , Tahlequah Daily Press, Okla. Wed, June 25, 2025 at 3:59 AM UTC. 4 min read.
AWENDAW, S.C. (WCIV) — While many staff members of the Center for Birds of Prey will be busy with their popular Southeastern Wildlife Expo (SEWE) flight demonstrations this weekend, the center's ...
Silent flight is one of the most powerful tools in the arsenal of birds of prey. These hunters rely on stealth, sharp vision, and deadly timing to strike without warning - and they do it with ...
The mystery of why birds of prey spiral down towards their prey may have been solved. They do it, according to an American biologist, to make the most of their pin-sharp sideways vision.
Until now, the oldest-known birds of prey date to millions of years after the start of the Cenozoic Period, which followed the demise of the dinosaurs and witnessed the rise of the mammals.
Throughout evolution, the concept of powered flight has evolved and refined itself multiple times across both dinosaurs (birds), mammals (bats) and insects. So why is it that our human-made flying … ...
The Avian Conservation Center brings several species of birds of prey annually to SEWE. Here's a look at the team and conservation efforts behind the scenes.