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| Discussion of other Raptor species; their anatomy, biology, ecology, etc. | |
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| Raptorman | Sep 16 2007, 11:04 AM Post #1 |
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| ostrich2 | Sep 16 2007, 11:18 AM Post #2 |
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Thank you Bill. One thing that may be of interest to folks here is to discuss what raptor species are found on the Channel Islands - of course we know the bald is native to the islands. I believe both the peregrine and the red-tailed hawk are known to be present, but there may be other species as well. |
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| Raptorman | Sep 16 2007, 11:23 AM Post #3 |
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| Raptorman | Sep 16 2007, 12:06 PM Post #4 |
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| MaMiMoBa Mom | Sep 16 2007, 12:30 PM Post #5 |
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I'll take a guess... The Condor? |
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| Bea | Sep 16 2007, 04:03 PM Post #6 |
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I think so too. The California Condor. As to question #2? I'm looking forward to the answer. :lol: Ostrich, when I visited the Island last October, I took pictures of this bird. Dr. Sharpe thought it looked like an American Kestrel. It was very, very high up in the sky. Click to see bigger picture!
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| ostrich2 | Sep 16 2007, 04:19 PM Post #7 |
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To my untrained eye I would also agree that looks like an American Kestrel (perhaps a female since the colors on the wings and body seem more muted?). The shape of the wings and body, the color of the tail and the pattern on the wings all seem to fit. Very nice photos. |
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| Raptorman | Sep 16 2007, 06:16 PM Post #8 |
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| peppermint | Sep 16 2007, 06:18 PM Post #9 |
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Wow those are beautiful birds! I don't think I've ever seen one before. |
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| Patti | Sep 16 2007, 07:05 PM Post #10 |
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Bill, thanks for this thread. I'm guessing California Condor as largest raptor. Oops, I don't think CONDORS are prey birds...they eat dead stuff, which is why they get into trouble. The lead ammunition issue and they like freezone (or however you spell it). It was killing condors in the Sespe Reserve area, near where I used to live. I don't think they hunt, as the turkey vulture does not hunt. |
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| Raptorman | Sep 16 2007, 08:35 PM Post #11 |
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| Patti | Sep 16 2007, 09:43 PM Post #12 |
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Question No. 3---Common trait guesses 1-They use their feet to capture prey 2-Great--outstanding--vision 3-Hooked beaks for tearing food? (But parrots do this too and for scalping mates or ripping off their beaks, if they're in the mood for it.) |
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| Bea | Sep 16 2007, 11:24 PM Post #13 |
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Oh Bill, thank you for those beautiful pictures. And yes, both of my pics were of the same bird. And I'm really happy about my first lesson here "American Kestrels...and how to distinguish male from female". I can't get over those pictures of yours, just beautiful! And that color in those Kestrels, wow, just gorgeous. Ok, in regards to quizz question #3, I'm with Patti (seems I'm always piggybacking with someone :lol: ) 1) good eyesight 2) sharp beak 3) strong talons And to break away from piggybacking I'll make a guess on question #2: "All birds see color". Is this true? If not what would be a raptorial group for which this was incorrect? I keep thinking owls. I think I remember reading somewhere that they are colorblind? Somehow that would make sense to me, owls being night hunters. (Please be gentle, I'm a total novice at the whole Raptor thing!!)
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| Raptorman | Sep 17 2007, 06:35 AM Post #14 |
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| peppermint | Sep 17 2007, 05:50 PM Post #15 |
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3 factors common to raptors....hmmmm...how about: Curved/hooked beak Hunt with talons Carniverous |
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