Predatory birds
Master of heavenly heights
White-tailed eagle
The white-tailed eagle is a species of bird from the hawk family and the largest eagle in Europe. It has brown feathers with lighter wing areas, and adult eagles develop a completely white tail. Their wingspan varies from 2 to 2.4 meters. This species is strictly protected in Serbia.
Characteristics
Order:
Falconiformes
Family:
Accipitridae
Scientific name:
Haliaeetus albicilla
Habitat:
Forest, wet areas
Origin:
Eurasia
Current trend:
Increase
Number of individuals in the world:
20.000-60.000
Lifetime:
up to 25 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
Ruler of heights
Eurasian griffon vulture
The griffon vulture is a medium-sized bird with a wingspan of 2.3 to 2.65 cm. Its strong legs with blunt claws do not bend, and it reaches maturity at 4-5 years. Its diet is based on dead animals, performing natural recycling. It nests in river gorges on steep limestone rocks.
Characteristics
Order:
Falconiformes
Family:
Accipitridae
Scientific name:
Gyps fulvus
Habitat:
River gorges, limestone rocks
Origin:
Different parts of the world
Current trend:
Increase
Number of individuals in the world:
80.000-900.000
Lifetime:
20-25 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
Pharaoh's chicken
Egyptian vulture
Warblers are white birds with black feathers on their wings and tail. They act as scavengers and use tools, such as a stone, to open the hard shell of the eggs. They build nests in inaccessible places and mate for life.
Characteristics
Order:
Falconiformes
Family:
Accipitridae
Scientific name:
Neophron percnopterus
Habitat:
Savannas, coniferous forests, rocky areas, deserts
Origin:
South of Europe, North of Africa, West and South of Asia
Current trend:
Decrease
Number of individuals in the world:
12.400-36.000
Lifetime:
up to 20 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
Forest scavenger
Common buzzard
The common buzzard, also known as buzzard, is a bird of prey with a wingspan of 110 to 150 cm. During hunting, the buzzard stalks its prey from elevated positions and then swoops down. During mating, the male and female perform a nuptial flight, and the female usually lays three eggs on which both the male and female lay.
Characteristics
Order:
Falconiformes
Family:
Accipitridae
Scientific name:
Buteo buteo
Habitat:
Forest, savannah
Origin:
Europe, Asia and Africa
Current trend:
Increase
Number of individuals in the world:
2.000.000-3.500.000
Lifetime:
10-15 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
Black vulture
Black kite
The black kite is a medium-sized bird of prey. It is considered that this is the most numerous species of raptor in the world. They spend most of their time flying in search of food. Their distinctive wing and distinctive branched back make them easy to identify. They are also loud, with a shrill whistle.
Characteristics
Order:
Falconiformes
Family:
Accipitridae
Scientific name:
Milvus migrans
Habitat:
Forest, savannah
Origin:
Eurasia, Australia
Current trend:
Stable
Number of individuals in the world:
4.000.000-5.700.000
Lifetime:
10-15 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
Lord of the heights
Peregrine falcon
The peregrine falcon is a raptor from the falcon family. It is famous for its speed, it can reach a speed of over 320 km/h. The peregrine falcon is valued in falconry for its hunting ability and high training. It has been used as a religious, royal and national symbol in different eras and areas of human civilization.
Characteristics
Order:
Falconiformes
Family:
Accipitridae
Scientific name:
Falco peregrinus
Habitat:
Forest, savannah, rocky areas
Origin:
Worldwide
Current trend:
Increase
Number of individuals in the world:
100.000-499.999
Lifetime:
up to 19 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
Rodent hunter
Common Kestrel
Common kestrel (lat. Falco tinnunculus) is a diurnal raptor, from the falcon family and the falcon genus. It is 32-39 cm long, with a wingspan of 65 to 82 cm. As with other falcons, females are larger than males. The upper part of the body in males is light chestnut with black spots, and the head and tail are grey-blue. Females have black stripes on the upper body.
Characteristics
Order:
Falconiformes
Family:
Accipitridae
Scientific name:
Falco tinnunculus
Habitat:
Forest, savannah, grassland
Origin:
Worldwide
Current trend:
Decrease
Number of individuals in the world:
4.300.000-6.700.000
Lifetime:
up to 19 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
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