Birds of Prey Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. 77 to 99 percent of a Peregrine Falcon's diet is ________. (fill in the blank)
  2. 4. Buzzards breed in every European country except ________. (fill in the blank)
  3. 5. What is the wingspan of a Red-Tailed Hawk? (in feet)
  4. 6. Where do American Kestrels live (biome)?
  5. 8. During WW2, a pesticide was used to kill insects. This pesticide moved through the food chain to the Peregrine Falcons, which started _________ the eggshells of these birds. This caused a decrease in their population. (fill in the blanks)
  6. 9. A Peregrine Falcon baby will spend it's time to practice ________, so it is a dangerous time to be around these birds. (fill in the blank)
  7. 13. Owls, hawks, falcons, coyotes, bobcats and raccoons are all _______ of the American Kestrel. (fill in the blank)
  8. 14. At what age do the Red-Tailed Hawks start mating?
  9. 16. Due to their speed and ability to fly high altitudes, these birds were used as military _________ during WW2. (fill in the blank)
Down
  1. 1. Peregrine Falcons lives in ________, so it should be easy spotting them.(fill in the blank)
  2. 3. The American Kestrel is related to what bird?
  3. 7. Red Tailed Hawls are part of the _________ family (fill in the blank)
  4. 9. At what time do American Kestrels hunt? (nighttime or daytime)
  5. 10. Red-Tailed Hawks have various forms of vocalization that actually sound like _________ (fill in the blank)
  6. 11. While flying, Buzzards do not normally form _______. (fill in the blank)
  7. 12. Buzzards perform graceful aerobatics, soaring, tumbling and looping the loop, trying to _______ a partner. (fill in the blank)
  8. 15. Are Peregrine Falcons cannibalistic?
  9. 17. Are buzzards a form of good luck around Native Americans?