Eastern US woodlands and wetlands harbor barred owls. They hunt insects, birds, and small mammals with their sharp talons and stealthy flight. Hooting sounds fill Florida and Georgia wetlands.
Herring gulls are brave and have sharp beaks, making them dangerous on beaches where they hunt for food. They can attack humans and other birds to steal food.
Swans are graceful but dangerous if threatened. Territorial birds zealously defend their nests. Swans hiss and flap their wings to scare intruders. Their powerful bites can injure.
Cooperation in hunting distinguishes Harris's hawks. They cooperate to catch mice and birds. These hawks fiercely defend their territory from birds and predators.
Arctic snowy owls camouflage with white feathers. Their keen eyesight and covert flying allow them to hunt lemmings and other tiny animals. Snowy owls grab and consume prey with their keen talons.
The great northern loon is dangerous but looks like a duck. Fish, crustaceans, reptiles, and amphibians are the great northern loon's diet. Loons dive and hunt fish, frogs, and salamanders due to speed.
Just glance at the peregrine falcon's sharp, brilliant yellow talons to see why it's on this list. This falcon eats doves, pigeons, songbirds, and wading birds.
The two horn-shaped feather tufts on the great horned owl's head distinguish it. While these feather tufts are adorable, this owl is all business when hunting. It is called the air tiger.