Australia's only vulture, and a fearsome extinct eagle, are among the earliest recorded birds of prey from the Pleistocene period more than 50,000 years ago -- and now researchers are bringing ...

image: More than 60% of the birds of south-east mainland Australia have lost over half of their natural habitat. ... compared with birds of prey, like eagles and owls.

Native birds in South-eastern Australia worst affected by habitat loss Date: September 3, 2019 Source: University of Queensland Summary: New research has found that habitat loss is a major concern ...

Australian birds of prey are believed to deliberately ignite bush fires to coax their prey out into the open. These skilled winged hunters are believed to carry up burning sticks up to 1,600 feet.

WASHINGTON — Despite a few high-profile conservation success stories – like the dramatic comeback of bald eagle populations in North America – birds of prey are in decline worldwide. A new ...

Birds of prey are apex predators, ruling the skies with razor-sharp talons and wings giant enough to envelop a full-grown man. They spend their lives at the top of the food chain because they have ...

For that reason, these predators thrive during wildfires in Australia. "Black kites and brown falcons come to these fronts because it is just literally a killing frenzy," said co-author Bob ...

Australia is no stranger to fire: The hardy landscape is adapted to blazes, enduring many thanks to humans and lightning. But Australia’s Aboriginal peoples have long identified a third cause ...

These birds seek out brushfires and carry sticks to them. Once they’re lit, the birds transport these flaming branches in their talons or beaks to a grassy location, causing it to catch fire.

Birds of prey like owls and eagles can look fearsome, ... The centre helping Australia's birds of prey get back in the air. Duration: 24 minutes 46 seconds 24m . NSW, Birds. Back to top.