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Many similar birds are infact [[falcon]]s or [[hawk]]s, |
Many similar birds are infact [[falcon]]s or [[hawk]]s, |
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e.g. sparrowhawk, goshawk, hobby, harrier. |
e.g. sparrowhawk, goshawk, hobby, harrier. |
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Nocturnal raptors like owls aren't always considered to be birds of prey. |
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Owls are nocturnal raptors. |
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Birds of prey were used for [[falconry]]. |
Birds of prey were used for [[falconry]]. |
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The eagle and the falcon are the only birds truely represented in [[heraldry]]. |
The eagle and the falcon are the only birds of prey truely represented in [[heraldry]]. All other raptors are subsumed within the rules for these birds. |
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== External Links == |
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* [[Wikipedia:Bird of prey|Bird of prey]] on Wikipedia |
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Latest revision as of 21:53, 20 May 2006
The birds of prey, or raptors, found in Europe in period were:
Many similar birds are infact falcons or hawks, e.g. sparrowhawk, goshawk, hobby, harrier. Nocturnal raptors like owls aren't always considered to be birds of prey.
Birds of prey were used for falconry.
The eagle and the falcon are the only birds of prey truely represented in heraldry. All other raptors are subsumed within the rules for these birds.
External Links
- Bird of prey on Wikipedia
