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There are, according to the IOC, 248 species of Hawks, Buzzards, Kites, Eagles and Old World Vultures in the family Accipitridae; they are: African Cuckoo-Hawk Aviceda cuculoides Red-headed Vulture Sarcogyps calvus Grey-bellied Hawk Accipiter poliogaster Chestnut-shouldered Goshawk Erythrotriorchis buergersi Crested Eagle Morphnus guianensis |
Hawks & Eagles Accipitridae
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/chordata/aves/falconiformes/accipitridae.htmlMore than a dozen species accounts...
Hawks, Eagles, Old World Vultures Accipitridae
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/browse_tax.aspx?family=1Background common to the 217 species...
Bearded Vulture Gypaetus barbatus
http://www.ornithologiki.gr/en/lib/engypbar.htmThe Bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) is one of the rarest raptors in Europe. It inhabits exclusively high mountainous areas (500-4,000 m). It can be found usually above the tree line, in rugged areas with steep slopes and in alpine pastures.
Bearded Vulture Gypaetus barbatus
http://www.pbs.org/edens/bhutan/a_lv.htmOf the large raptors that inflicted legendary tortures in Greek mythology, the lammergeier most fascinated the Greeks. The Roman Pliny gave one of the first descriptions of the lammergeier's signature behavior: breaking bones and hard shelled turtles by dropping them on rocks from high in the air. According to Pliny, Aeschylus was supposed to have been killed by a missile dropped by a lammergeier that mistook his bald head for a rock.
Cape Griffin Vulture Gyps coprotheres
http://gyps.mixmox.comDale Schultz a keen wildlife photographer and amateur ornithologist has created a very nice site devoted to this less than romantic bird...
Egyptian Vulture Neophron percnopterus
http://home.hccnet.nl/r.goedegebuur/roofvog/aasgiere.htmlVery brief profile with some images
Javan Hawk-Eagle Spizaetus bartelsi
http://www.nusantara.com/heritage/hawk.htmlUntil recently, little was known about this enigmatic bird of prey, but ecological research, including radio tracking, has provided information on prey species, breeding biology and the home range of non-breeding males...
New Caledonia Sparrowhawk Accipiter haplochrous
http://home.hccnet.nl/r.goedegebuur/roofvog/nieuwcaledonischehavike.htmlBrief species account...
Number of bird species: 248
Collins Guide to the Birds of Prey of Britain & Europe
by Benny Gensbol Illustrated by Bjarne Bertel Collins 1984ISBN: 0002191768
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DVD British Birds of Prey
Narrated & Filmed by Paul Doherty 90 minutes 28 species covered ?17.95 Bird Images DVD Guides, 28 Carousel Walk, Sherburn in Elmet, N Yorks LS25 6LP, United Kingdom http://www.birdvideodvd.comSee Fatbirder Review
Hawks from Every Angle ? How to Identify Raptors In Flight
by Jerry Liguori Princeton University Press 2005 ?35.95pSee Fatbirder Review
ISBN: 0691118248
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Raptors of the World
by James Ferguson-Lees and David A Christie - Illustrated by Kim Franklin, David Mead and Philip Burton - Helm 2001See Fatbirder Review
ISBN: 0713680261
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Raptors of the World
? A Field Guide by James Ferguson-Lees & David Christie Illustrated by Kim Franklin, David Mead, Philip Burton & Alan Harris published by Christopher Helm in Paperback 2006 ?19.99pSee Fatbirder Review
ISBN: 0713669578
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The Goshawk
TH White - 215 pages, illus. New York Review of BooksISBN: 169874
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The Kingdom of the Eagle
by Brutus Ostling and Staffan Soderblom A&C Black 2008 £25SeeFatbirder Review
ISBN: 9781408107041
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The Red Kite
By David Minns & Doug Gilbert, SNH 2001ISBN: 1853970611
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Act For Wildlife
WebsiteAmerica's symbolic bird is just a few months away from being officially removed from the Endangered Species Act, however the Department of the Interior might not provide them the protection they need to keep them from slipping back toward extinction. Please join me in emailing DOI Deputy Secretary Lynn Scarlett to ask her to support a strong plan to ensure the bald eagle continues to thrive...
Australasian Raptor Association
The Australasian Raptor Association was established in 1979 to promote the study, conservation and management of diurnal and nocturnal birds of prey (raptors) throughout Australasia...
Bearded Vulture - Reintroduction to Alps
WebsiteFor a long time breeding Bearded Vultures in captivity seemed almost impossible. Before the first successful reproductions at the Alpenzoo Innsbruck it was only in the twenties that a pair at Sofia Zoo had successfully raised chicks. One of the main problems was the difficulty in distinguishing male and female Bearded Vultures by external features. This hampered the formation of pairs. Because in the case when two males are put together, these behave like a pair, but, obviously, they produce no eggs. Today, by using new techniques, sex determination has become much easier. Within the project, all young Bearded Vultures are raised exclusively by parent birds. Raising by human "foster-parents" would lead to irreversible behavioural deficiencies...
Carolina Raptor Center
WebsiteA non-profit organization, the CRC`s mission is the conservation of birds of prey through rehabilitation, research and education.
Dutch Montagu's Harrier Foundation
WebsiteConservation including satelite tracking of migrating birds...
Hawk Migration Association
WebsiteBoise State University list of links etc.
New Guinea Harpy Eagle Project
WebsiteThe New Guinea Harpy Eagle Harpyopsis novaeguineae is the largest non-human predator within the tropical forests of Papua New Guinea. Despite its size the species is inconspicuous and rarely seen. Very little is known of the natural history, breeding biology, and habitat requirements of this shy raptor. The species is found throughout New Guinea where its habitat is under threat from mining, logging, and other factors. In particular the New Guinea Harpy Eagle is targeted by local hunters who seek the eagle`s intricately marked tail feathers for use in traditional ceremonies. The species is currently classified as being vulnerable to extinction...
The Raptor Centre at the University of Minnesota
WebsiteThe Raptor Center is an international medical facility for birds of prey.
The Orkney Hen Harrier Scheme
WebsiteFrom April 2003 some fields in the West Mainland will be growing grass as usual, but this grass will not be eaten by sheep or cattle. Instead, as the grass grows matures and withers, voles will be moving in to make their intricate tunnels and birds will find cover for their nests. Some of these voles and small birds will fall prey to hunting Hen Harriers and other raptors. This is all part of the Orkney Hen Harrier Scheme - SNH's new initiative to restore the fortunes of the local Hen Harrier population...
Vulture Rescue
WebsiteTrying to combat the recent severe decline amongst Indian sub-continent vultures...
Eagle's Mountain
Mailing ListAll about eagles, the environment that they live in. Welcome to Eagles mountain. I am an eagle enthusiast, I love eagle for they represent the nation in so many ways. With their grace and courage, to their strength and beauty.
Honey Buzzard stuff
Bloghe first post here is a review of some field characters that distinguish Honey-buzzard from Common Buzzard, based on many hours of observation, and which I hope may be useful to those not already familiar with their identification...
Accipiters of Southern Africa
WebsiteDedicated to the Goshawks, Sparrowhawks and related species of Southern Africa…
American Bald Eagle Information
WebsiteThe bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus); our national bird, is the only eagle unique to North America. The bald eagle`s scientific name signifies a sea (halo) eagle (aeetos) with a white (leukos) head. At one time, the word bald meant white, not hairless. The bald eagle is found over most of North America, from Alaska and Canada to northern Mexico. There are an estimated 50,000 bald eagles in the United States, with 80 percent of them found in Alaska.
Aves de Rapina Brasil
WebsiteWelcome to the biggest Brazilian website dedicated to raptors. The webmaster, Willian MenQ, is a graduate student in Biological Sciences. He works in conservation and ornithology in the region the northwest of the Paraná, studying raptors…
Bearded Vulture Re-introduction to the Alps
WebsiteAgir pour la Sauvegarde des Territoires et des Espèces Remarquables ou Sensibles. Created in 1982, l`APEGE (Agence Pour l`Etude et la Gestion l`Environnement) became ASTERS in 2000. ASTERS employs 32 people and develops three main missions : Management of the natural reserves of Haute-Savoie. Academy of the sites / Studies and expertise. Programme of Reintroduction of the Bearded vulture.
Birds of Prey
WebsiteLinks, images etc.
Birds of Prey in Oklahoma
WebsiteA very good effort from someone doing an eighth grade science project!
Eagles
WebsiteEagles. For centuries, these seemingly larger-than-life birds have fascinated and inspired us...
Hawk Watching
WebsiteFire Island Raptor Enumerations... rather out of date site but with lots of useful links to Hawk Watching in the US of A.
Honey Buzzards
WebsiteThe Honey Buzzard is a rare and elusive raptor which breeds in small numbers in the British Isles. It is a fascinating bird which migrates to winter in equatorial Africa and has an unusual feeding ecology. Easily mistaken for a common buzzard, it is in fact not a buzzard, and does not even eat honey!
Honey Buzzards in Britain
WebsiteThe Honey Buzzard Movement in Britain in Autumn 2000...
Perches for Raptors
WebsiteUS Dept of Agriculture instructions on building perches for raptors to encourage them into areas as natural pest controls
Red Kites @ Rockingham visitor centre
WebsiteFor the fourth successive year the webcam running, following the progress of a pair of red kites in Rockingham Forest...
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