The secretary bird is a specialized predator that targets snakes, including venomous species, using a unique hunting method based on speed and force. Its long legs allow it to strike downward while ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Birds of prey typically fit into a common mold: they are ...

Deep within the tropical rainforests of Central and South America lives one of the most powerful birds on Earth: the harpy ...

Owls, well adapted to hearing the exact location of prey, have something in common with an unrelated group of raptors -- harriers. A new study has found that harriers across the world are able to keep ...

Eagles have always represented power, superiority, and accuracy. These birds of prey are found on different continents, ...

Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom premiered in 1963. From the peregrine falcon to the Steller's sea eagle to the great horned owl, there’s a wealth of majestic birds of prey that call our planet home—and ...

The harpy eagle is one of the largest and most powerful eagles in the world, and seeing one up close can be startling. With ...

A comprehensive field study focused on raptors was just launched. Led by the Wildlife Institute of India, the study will tag and track 36 raptors across six separate species, including tawny eagles, ...