Title: (Optional) Describe birds of prey species common to Virginia.
Course: Fisheries and Wildlife Management (18501) > Section: Examining Avian Species

Description should include

- definition of raptor
- examples of birds of prey (e.g., hawks, owls, vultures, falcons, eagles)
- characteristics of habitats occupied by birds of prey.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What role do birds of prey have in Virginia’s ecosystem?
- What are six species of raptors native to Virginia?
- How do the families of raptors differ from one another?
- What role does the Virginia Raptor Conservancy play in raptor management?
- What niches are filled by birds of prey species (e.g., open woodland, fields, streamsides)?