Birds of prey are apex predators ... Andean condors are giant vultures native to the Andes Mountains and the Pacific coast of South America. They are among the largest flying species on earth ...

For the beginning bird-watcher, storied Chico ornithologist Roger Lederer has just the ticket. It’s a little, staple-bound 64-page booklet called “Pacific Coast Bird Finder: Identifying Common ...

The survey found that peregrine falcons were faring much better in urban and coastal situations than in the hills ... pylons or power stations - all locations where the birds of prey choose to nest - ...

A giant injured bald eagle who was unable to fly and suffering from notable injuries was rescued from the side of the road by ...

The newcomers’ arrival also threatens to decimate frog and salamander species that barred owls prey on ... 4,500 barred owls birds have been killed on the West Coast since 2009 by researchers ...

Historically, the vast majority of wading birds began the nesting season along the Gulf Coast, with its rich supply of fish and other prey. As waters receded during the dry season, the birds moved ...

where they perch in wait of prey. They’re impressive migrants too. They arrive from the west coast of Africa for the summer - quite a journey for a bird smaller than a house sparrow. To see one ...