Birds of Prey Crossword
Across
- 2. 77 to 99 percent of a Peregrine Falcon's diet is ________. (fill in the blank)
- 4. Buzzards breed in every European country except ________. (fill in the blank)
- 5. What is the wingspan of a Red-Tailed Hawk? (in feet)
- 6. Where do American Kestrels live (biome)?
- 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)
- 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)
- 13. Owls, hawks, falcons, coyotes, bobcats and raccoons are all _______ of the American Kestrel. (fill in the blank)
- 14. At what age do the Red-Tailed Hawks start mating?
- 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. Peregrine Falcons lives in ________, so it should be easy spotting them.(fill in the blank)
- 3. The American Kestrel is related to what bird?
- 7. Red Tailed Hawls are part of the _________ family (fill in the blank)
- 9. At what time do American Kestrels hunt? (nighttime or daytime)
- 10. Red-Tailed Hawks have various forms of vocalization that actually sound like _________ (fill in the blank)
- 11. While flying, Buzzards do not normally form _______. (fill in the blank)
- 12. Buzzards perform graceful aerobatics, soaring, tumbling and looping the loop, trying to _______ a partner. (fill in the blank)
- 15. Are Peregrine Falcons cannibalistic?
- 17. Are buzzards a form of good luck around Native Americans?