Raptors
The term ‘raptor’ is derived from the Latin ‘raptare,’ which means ‘to seize and/or capture’. They are also known as ‘Birds of Prey’. There are more than 560 species of raptors around the world. Raptors are found in all types of habitats. They primarily hunt and feed on vertebrates. They have keen eyesight for detecting prey at a distance or during flight, strong feet equipped with talons for grasping or killing prey, and powerful, curved beaks for tearing flesh.
