All 13 Birds of Prey & What Makes Them Incredible

Birds of prey also have the most expressive faces out of all birds, which makes them even more loveable.

The bird at 9:35 and then again at 9:43 is a 'Gypaetus barbatus', known as "Quebrantahuesos" in Spanish, which translates as "bone-breaker". In Spain, it is critically endangered, although it apparently is doing better in other parts of the world. Its Spanish name originated from the habit this bird has of grabbing bones and shells of the corpses it finds, and making them fall from great heights onto rocks, to shatter them and eat the soft bone-marrow or meat inside. For hundreds of years, this poor bird was feared and hunted down in Spain, that's because of the red ring around its eyes and its aforementioned habit of grabbing corpses, it was thought to be some incarnation of the devil, making it almost extinct in Spain, but now it's protected

Interesting! I've only ever heard the term "buzzards" used to refer to vultures

I wish they talked about Kestrels in the falcon category. They are pretty unique in their ability to wind hover.

As a kid that grew up being glewed to the tv when a documentary was on, I find this series of videos very well done even though i dont understand pounds and feet

Very interesting! I especially enjoyed the fact about owls eyes.

Appreciate the dedication. running a educational channel is so difficult you have to do so much research. you are doing great.

Love this channel. Funnily enough I’ve noticed taxonomy is becoming more and more interesting to society at large. I think the way that taxonomic links are taught in school turn people off, but fundamentally, understanding how life is all connected is fascinating to most people- as long as the information is effectively visualised.

amazing. i didn't realize there were THIS many sorts of chicken around the world

Note about Kites: the Snail Kite, who prey upon Apple Snails, have in recent years in Florida adapted to eating Crawdads, Black Crappie, and even other invasive Snails as their main source of nourishment as their preferred prey has become scarce in certain parts of their range. Incredible how adaptable Raptors are, it's always a pleasure working with them.

Anxiously awaiting your next video. Though I know it must be such hard work to put these together, you do such an excellent job. I like showing these to my 6 yr old, you learn so much AND the videos are fascinating and fun! Please keep it up, you’ve got a great thing going here!!

This has very quickly become my favourite channel. There's so much great information perfectly packed into an interesting and captivating video!

Seriemas are also related to the now-extinct Terror-Birds. Being the closest animal left to them. Watching Seriemas kill their prey, you can really tell the family link.

This channel is truly marvelous, slowly becoming one of my favorites! Can't wait to see more reptiles, like lizards and crocodilians

You're consistently putting out some of the best content on YouTube right now!

First, I have been crazy about owls for decades, so HOW did I not know about the eyes? Dark/black are strictly nocturnal, orange are crepuscular, and yellow are diurnal? OMFG, I'm floored! And, those Collared falconets... they are freaking amazing little critters! Fluffy little raptors that look more like Silkies (except for color) than anything else? Amazing looking little guys and gals!!

One explanation I've come across for reversed sexual dimorphism among birds of prey is that it provides them a manoeuvrability advantage in aerial combat -- the idea being animals that largely fight on a two dimensional plane benefit more from increased size allowing them to push around their rivals, but those that fight in three dimensions benefit more from increased manoeuvrability.

dude i just watched all the other episodes of this series and thought to myself “man one on birds of prey would be cool.” a week later and you came through! so cool, keep it up man. great content.

I enjoy this channel a lot. Most other natural wildlife channels are good but they all speak so damn soft or to slow nowadays. You got confidence in your explanations and that makes the videos very enjoyable to listen to and learn from.

Your killing it. Patiently awaiting new videos :)