Requisitos para la especialidad JA de Aves de rapiña

Aves de rapiña

Nivel de destreza

1

Año

2015

Version

24.11.2024

Autoridad de aprobación

División Norteamericana

1. ¿Qué significa la palabra «rapiña»?

2. Clasificación:

a. Identificar los dos grupos principales de las aves de rapiña.

b. Decir los nombres científicos de las órdenes y familias colectivamente denominadas «rapaces» o «aves de presa».

c. Identificar características distintas de las aves de rapiña.

d. Dar un ejemplo de un ave de rapiña que ilustra cada de las familias representadas bajo estos dos grupos principales (siete familias).

3.

From a diagram, identify or label the following parts of the raptor:

a. Eyes

b. Feet & Talons

c. Chest

d. Body

e. Beak

f. Ears

g. Wings

h. Feathers

4.

Discover the following information about raptors. Use this information to compare and contrast raptors with another family of birds, such as ducks & geese (anatidae) or parrots (psittaciform).

a.

the smallest diurnal and nocturnal raptor

b.

the largest diurnal and nocturnal raptor

c.

kinds of nests do raptors build

d.

the average life span for large and small raptors

e.

the most common food of raptors

f.

How do raptors eat their food?

5.

Do one of the following:

a.

Watch a live raptor demonstration

b.

Read a book on raptors

c.

Watch a film documentary on raptors

6.

Do two of the following:

a.

Create a puppet show about raptors.

b.

Dissect an Owl Pellet, preferably online, and write down what you find.

c.

Make a chart of raptor wing spans and shapes of wings.

d.

Make a file of at least 10 raptor craft ideas and complete 5 of the crafts.

e.

Make a notebook, art display, media presentation or collage with pictures and information about raptors.

f.

Create a board game about raptors.

g.

Photograph at least 5 live raptors in the wild or captivity. Label your photographs.

7.

Experience raptors in one of the following ways:

a.

Visit a zoo or aviary. Have a docent tell you about the raptors they care for.

b.

Have a specialist visit the group and share what he/she does with raptors.

8.

Observe raptors in the wild nesting or migrating. If possible, work with an area nature center, park, or Wildlife Management Areas.

9.

Find two Bible passages about raptors and summarize a moral lesson from each one.