Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Birds of prey typically fit into a common mold: they are ...

Falconers from across the United States, Canada and several foreign countries, will gather in Enid, Oklahoma, Nov. 9 to 14 for the North American Falconers Association field meet, which is hosted by ...

Richard Shores doesn’t like to walk away from the birds, glossy and alert, perched on his front lawn. Lagertha, a Harris hawk with a strong grip, keeps an eye on Shores’ dog, Bella. Bruno, a ...

The secretary bird is a specialized predator that targets snakes, including venomous species, using a unique hunting method based on speed and force. Its long legs allow it to strike downward while ...

Deep within the tropical rainforests of Central and South America lives one of the most powerful birds on Earth: the harpy ...

Falconry is not just a centuries-old tradition. It involves the training of birds of prey and hunting with them. Animal welfare organizations sometimes criticize it harshly. But not only falconers ...

Eagles are among the most awe-inspiring birds in the animal kingdom, known for their sharp vision, massive wingspans, sharp ...

Using raptors to hunt foxes, wolves, and other small mammals has long been a traditional form of hunting among Kazakhs, and it is still practiced today as eagle hunters, known as "Berkutchi," showcase ...

Owls, well adapted to hearing the exact location of prey, have something in common with an unrelated group of raptors -- harriers. A new study has found that harriers across the world are able to keep ...

From an ancient Egyptian plaque to a Ming dynasty scroll, explore the central role that falcons and hawks play across cultures and millennia Roger Catlin - Museums Correspondent An early 18th-century ...