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How do birds hunt prey?
Birds of prey kill birds or other animals for food by using their sharp claws and powerful beaks. Hawks, eagles, and falcons hunt by sight. Those that hunt other birds will usually 'stoop,' meaning they dive at high speed on to prey when in flight. The force of impact knocks the victim out of the sky. When hunting ground animals, birds of prey usually land suddenly, pinning the victim to the ground with their talons. Most owls hunt at night, using their acute hearing to locate prey. Owls' wing feathers are adapted for silent flight, allowing the owl to hear prey more easily.
A monkey-eating eagle swoops down to capture its prey with its long talons.
A monkey-eating eagle swoops down to capture its prey with its long talons.
 
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