The Millennium Falcon might be fast in a galaxy far, far away, but the peregrine falcon reigns supreme on Earth. This bird doesn't have warp speed, but it sure can zoom. See more »

Buzzard, or Turkey Vulture, a large American bird that lives in a wide range of habitats, including grasslands, forests, and deserts. See more »

Caracara, a large bird related to the falcon. Its name, Spanish for “carrion eater,” refers to its habit of eating decaying animal flesh. See more »

Condor, either of two species of New World, or American, vultures. The two species are the Andean condor and the California condor. See more »

Eagle, a bird of prey belonging to the hawk family. Eagles have hooked beaks, curved claws (called talons), exceptionally keen eyesight, powerful wings, strong bodies, and feathered legs. See more »

Falcon, a bird of prey. Falcons are commonly called hawks, but they differ from true hawks in several ways. See more »

Hawk, a bird of prey found in most parts of the world. Hawks belong to the same family as eagles and kites and are closely related to falcons, ospreys, and vultures. See more »

Kestrel, an Old World falcon. It is also called windhover because of its habit of hovering against the wind while scanning the earth for prey. See more »

Kite, a hawklike bird with long, pointed wings and a long tail. It is noted for its ability to soar and glide. See more »

Lammergeier, a large vulture that lives in the mountains of Africa, southern Europe, and southern Asia. See more »