Read About Birds Of Prey

Birds of prey and everything you need to know about them is in this article.

Birds Of Prey -- Facts

1. Breed:

   Birds of prey belong to the family of Accipitriformes and Falconiformes in several groups depending upon the breed of the bird.

2. Size:

   They can be from about 25 cm to 35 cm long.

3. Life Span:

   The bird average age is up to 25 - 35 years

4. Varieties:

   There are a wide variety of the birds of prey across different parts of the world like Eagles, Falcons, and Kites etc.

5. Origins:

   The birds of prey have been originated from different parts of America, Africa, Canada, etc.

6. Physical Traits:

   The birds of prey are large in size. They mostly have black legs and yellow beak. The wings of these birds are long and the tail is of medium size.

7. Temperament:

   These birds are alert and have an eye on the target. They are usually disciplined and are extremely strong.

8. Trainability:

   They are extremely easy to train, can learn the things in a very short span of time.

Birds of Prey -- Care

1. Habitat:

   Generally, the State birds can be found any region, but they love to be in the areas which has moderate climate.

2. Food:

   The Birds of prey love to be feed primarily on waste, reptiles and other small animals like mice, cat etc.

3. Compatibility:

   They are happy in a group of large birds as they enjoy with one another.

Birds of Prey -- Concerns

1. Benefits:

   A Birds of prey can surely be a good partner to the master as they are extremely loyal if well trained.

2. Liabilities:

   Sometimes one may feel they are too demanding for food. Also can irritate if they are angry and can harm the person.

3. Health Issues:

   Usually these are happy birds and are healthy. But sometime they may loose feathers so make sure they are kept in cold climate.

4. Specific Care Needs:

   The cage should be cleaned everyday as they love to spread lot of stuff on the ground and play all the time.

5. Special Household Needs:

   One needs a separate corner to keep their cage. They love being with people so make sure that the cage is in center of the house

Birds of Prey -- How to Choose

1. What to Look for:

   The Birds of prey should have a strong beak. You can even check that their claws are sharp while you are buying trained birds.

2. Supplies:

   Should be given food time to time, as they love to gorge on them occasionally. A separate bowl of water should be provided. The cage should be comfortable where they are kept.

3. Expense:

   They are not at all expensive; the range would in between $50 to $100. If you are looking for trained State birds they may be around $300.