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TRUE or FALSE??

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1. Owls cannot see in daylight T or F

2. The word raptor means bird of prey T or F

3. Some birds have poor eyesight T or F

4. Many raptors fly south each autumn T or F

5. Newly hatched raptors require special care T or F

6. Some raptors are poor flyers T or F

7. An owl catches its prey with Its talons T or F

8. An owl can turn its head all the way around (36O degrees) T or F

9. Special permits are needed for anyone to hold and maintain a raptor T or F

10. Many raptors take baths T or F

11. Eagles eat only vegetables or seeds T or F

12. Some owls hunt during the day T or F

13. If you find a baby hawk or owl on the ground It would be a good idea

to put It back on the nest yourself T or F

14. Birds of prey help control excess rodent populations T or F

15. Hawks and owls make great pets T or F

16. A hawk's wingspan can reach 15 feet or more T or F

17. Hawks teach their young to fly T or F

18. Eagles weigh more than 20 pounds, have a 12 foot wingspan and

can carry away a pony-sized animal T or F

19. Birds of prey have strong legs and powerful feet with sharp talons T or F

20. Hawks and owls chew their food when eating T or F

21. A Turkey Vulture is a raptor T or F

22. Some raptors will defend their nests T or F

23. Many raptors have broad wings to aid them in soaring on wind currents T or F

24. Some hawks and owls nest in hollow trees T or F

25. ALL raptors are Important members of our living world T or F

1. False. Owls are nocturnal, meaning they are most active at night, but they can see in the daytime as well.
2. True. The word raptor is latin for "to seize", since birds of prey hunt by using their talons to catch prey. Raptors are birds of prey, including hawks, eagles, owls & vultures.
3. False. Most raptors have excellent eyesight, except for the vultures - they hunt by smell.
4. True
5. True. They require a special balanced diet that only a parent can provide for them.
6. False
7. True
8. False
9. True
10. True
11. False
12. True
13. False. You should call RAPTOR, Inc or your local wild-life rescue.
14. True
15. False! They are wild animals and can be dangerous.
16. False
17. False. Birds learn to fly on their own.
18. False. An eagle's wing span is usually 8 to 12 feet and they weigh between 8 to 12 pounds.
19. True
20. False
21. True. But scientists now believe that some vultures are descendants of the stork family.
22. True. Never approach a bird of prey while it is on its nest, they will defend their territory.
23. True
24. True
25. True. Raptors play an important role in our ecosystem.