Audubon's Birds of America Birds of Prey & Large Birds [71 Images]

About The Birds of America is a book written and illustrated by John James Audubon, an American naturalist and artist, and first published between 1827 and 1838. The book is a collection of life-size illustrations of North American birds, featuring 435 hand-colored prints of 497 bird species. The illustrations are known for their accuracy, beauty, and attention to detail, and have become iconic representations of North American wildlife. Birds of prey, also known as raptors, are a group of birds that are known for their hunting abilities. They have sharp talons and hooked beaks for catching and killing prey, and are often at the top of the food chain in their respective ecosystems. Examples of birds of prey include eagles, hawks, falcons, owls, and vultures. These birds have keen eyesight, powerful flight muscles, and specialized digestive systems that allow them to hunt and consume a variety of prey, including small mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish. Birds of prey are often character