Raptors: Adaptations For Predation

Two Orders of birds of prey, the falcon group and the owl group, are classified informally as raptors. Together, they display such spectacular and broad ranges of flight skills, along with other adaptations for hunting, which aeronautical engineers have not yet equaled with their designs. Amazing live-action footage combined with computer animations and precise sound effects reveal these adaptations in detail. See how a peregrine falcon’s wings, eyes, and even nostrils allow such a delicate biological form to control and survive 200 mile per hour dives. Marvel at many other raptor features that surpass humans’ most advanced aircraft.