Birds Of Prey Guide

Learn what makes a raptor a bird of prey: traits, adaptations, and a field checklist to spot look alikes.

Get the clear answer: penguins are birds, but not birds of prey, since they hunt marine food not other animals like rapt

Learn if turkey vultures are true birds of prey, with taxonomy, scavenging habits, traits, and quick ID checklist.

Yes, vultures are birds. Learn the avian traits checklist and where vultures fit in classification.

Find out if a so called scraper bird is a real bird by verifying the name and matching key bird traits.

Yes, a crow is a bird. Learn why it is not a raptor, plus key traits and simple ways to confirm other species.

Yes, but ravens are corvid passerines. They are scavenging omnivores, not raptors or typical bird of prey.

Learn if ravens are protected where you live, what laws apply, and what to do about nests, injury, or conflicts.

Yes, vultures are raptor like bird of prey, but mostly scavengers, not hunters; key traits and quick ID guide.

Get the bottom line on whether crows are protected where you live, what that means, and safe legal next steps.