Bird Directory

Learn more about the birds at the Carolina Raptor Center! Discover a wealth of information on the species. Select a category below to get started.

• Corvids

  
  Corvids are some of the smartest animals in the world. They have been the stuff of legends for thousands of years.Meet our resident Corvids, and get the facts.

• Eagles

  
  The regal eagle is the symbol of many countries throughout the world. Some of the largest raptors, they have talon strength 100 times that of a human hand.Meet our resident Eagles, and get the facts.

• Falcons

  
  Speed is the word when you think about this fastest animal on earth. The falcon's stoop can reach over 200 miles per hour in some cases.Meet our resident Falcons, and get the facts.

• Hawks

  
  The hawk can see its prey almost a mile away. These observant raptors are some of the most successful hunters around.Meet our resident Hawks, and get the facts.

• Owls

  
  This silent hunter can catch prey in almost pitch darkness. An owl's precise hearing pinpoints the prey.Meet our resident Owls, and get the facts.

• Vultures

  
  A much maligned scavenger, vultures are some of the smartest birds around! Nature's garbage men, they protect us from disease and clean up our roads.Meet our resident Vultures, and get the facts.

• Kites, Harriers & Osprey

  
  Kites, harriers and osprey make up this mixed bag of raptors. From the water to the savannah, many of these birds migrate thousands of miles.Meet our resident Kites, Harriers & Osprey, and get the facts.