A raptor is a bird of prey that feeds on other animals. They have keen senses and abilities that make them great hunters.

Stalking birds is not as complicated as you may think if you keep a few simple facts in mind.

Even with all of the technology we have available today, birds still are able to fly more efficiently than planes. Now, scientists and engineers are studying birds and their flying habits to determine how they can better engineer planes for maximum efficiency.

What exactly determines the speed at which birds fly? Is it simply the mass of the bird? Does it have something to do with their wings span? Actually it is somewhat more complicated than that.

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