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"What is a Raptor ?" interpret've sign at the <br /> Vermont Raptor Center at the Vermont Institute <br /> " of Natural Science, Woodstock, Vermont. <br /> TRUE RAPTORS, however, are characterized by two particular features: <br /> • Strong, sharp TALONS (claws), adapted for seizing and killing prey <br /> • HOOKED BEAKS for tearing prey into bite -sized pieces <br /> Birds of prey also possess very keen eyesight and hearing. <br /> A. <br /> ,• �,p -- <br /> . .... r <br /> .. \k __,....: :, .. F ;„,,, , �j . . <br /> r -!,‘-`," d i • NOs..4i77251 <br /> �y T <br /> �. -44_ <br /> I 1/*/:/ ijiiii.o..: <br /> Different raptors specialize in hunting different types and sizes of prey. <br /> Kestrels feed largely on insects and mice, while Great Horned Owls take <br /> skunks, rabbits, and rodents. The size and strength of these birds' b3aks <br /> and feet vary accordingly. <br /> 0 F <br /> Vultures and ravens are not true raptors. ; <br /> Vultures do not have strong talons and . .... , yam �r <br /> 17 + - xr�. <br /> are primarily scavengers, feeding on I,i, �, r <br /> fit. A - �; ,1 <br /> carrion (dead animals) Although they �.r,,z..�,.3i ,, <br /> are classified as song birds, ravens ��«+.�_ K���O��''�` <br /> scavenge for carrion and also catch a :, l'i,;-.,,Av„ ; <br /> variety of live prey. �',,'� r t ,;; ' fi `,' <br /> , <br /> iii <br /> • <br />