What birds are carnivores?

Birds classified as carnivores are those whose diets consist primarily of animal matter, including insects, small mammals, reptiles, other birds, and even fish. Here are common carnivorous bird species:

1. Birds of Prey:

- Eagles: Bald Eagles, Golden Eagles

- Hawks: Accipiters, Red-tailed Hawks

- Falcons: Peregrine Falcons, American Kestrels

- Owls: Great Horned Owls, Barn Owls, Northern Saw-whet Owls

2. Other Carnivorous Birds:

- Shrikes: Loggerhead Shrikes

- Butcherbirds: Australian Butcherbirds

- Tanagers: Scarlet-rumped Tanagers

- Kingfishers: Belted Kingfishers

- Woodpeckers: Pileated Woodpeckers, Downy Woodpeckers

- Jays: Blue Jays, Scrub Jays

- Ravens: Common Ravens

- Crows: American Crows

- Magpies: Black-billed Magpies

It's important to note that while these birds are primarily carnivorous, some may occasionally consume plant material as well, such as fruits or berries.