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Raptors
More Interesting Facts
Size Difference - Female raptors are generally larger than the males. The reason for this size
difference is really unknown, but scientists theorize that it could relate to the female spending
more time on the nest and can protect the young from larger predators. Another idea for this
difference is that it allows for a greater diversity of prey to be taken by the adult pair.
When humans close their eyes to blink or sleep the upper eyelid closes. Depending on the
species, raptors may close the top eyelid, the bottom eyelid, or both.
For raptor species that build nests, typically the female constructs the nest while the male
provides the material. Many raptors build a new nest each year, while others, particularly large
raptors, will reuse old nests or alternate between a number of nests.
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Female Golden Eagle - BLM photo Raptors have three eyelids - USFWS photo Bald Eagle chicks - USFWS photo Bald Eagle Flegdling - USFWS photo |
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