Falcons, eagles, and vultures are all majestic birds of prey in their own right. While there are a number of similarities between these species, there are also several significant characteristics ...

Unlike raptors such as eagles and hawks, vultures don't have the kind of strong talons needed for hunting. Instead, their long toes and blunt talons are better suited for walking or standing while ...

Black vultures and turkey vultures have similarly sized wingspans, but they have different flight characteristics than raptors. "Eagles and hawks soar with their wings extended on a flat ...

Turkey vultures, unlike hawks and eagles, congregate in roosts every evening through the spring and summer. A popular roost site is near Old Main on the University of Wyoming campus where more ...