AY Honor Birds of Prey Requirements used by South American Division
Skill Level
2
Year
2025
Version
19.12.2025
Approval authority
South American Division
1. What are the characteristics of birds of prey? What are the advantages of the beak shape of birds of prey?
2. What is a saprophagous habit? Which vulture species does not have this habit?
3. What are the advantages of ultraviolet vision for birds that possess this ability? Name a species of bird of prey that has ultraviolet vision.
4. Why are nocturnal birds of prey so efficient as predators?
5. Give an example of a species for each of the following below, giving the common and scientific names:
- a. Accipitridae
- b. Cathartidae
- c. Falconidae
- d. Pandionidae
- e. Strigidae
6. Describe the hunting techniques of the orders below:
- a. Accipitriformes
- b. Falconiformes
- c. Strigiformes
7. What are the morphological differences between eagles, hawks, and falcons? Illustrate.
8. Identify, through images, photos, or in person, at least 10 species of birds of prey.
9. Name species of birds of prey that are endangered. What are the main causes of death for medium- and large-sized birds of prey?
10. Explain how the presence of birds of prey is an indicator of biodiversity in a region.
11. Which bird of prey has the fastest flight in the world?
12. Explain Isaiah 40:31.
