Elanet is the name of certain species of raptorial birds of the genus Elanus, and nearly allied to the kites. Such are the black-winged falcon (Elanus melanopterus) of Africa, Asia, and New Zealand, and the black - shouldered hawk (Elanus dispar) of America. Research Elanet
The goshawk (Astur palumbarius) is a raptorialbird of the genus Astur. It grows to around 60 cm long, has deep brown plumage with a white belly and was much used in falconry. It flies low and pursues its prey in a line after it., or in the manner called 'raking' by falconers. The female was generally flown by falconers at rabbits, hares, etc, and the larger-winged game, while the male was usually flown at the smaller birds, and principally at partridges. Research Goshawk
The Nepidae are the water-scorpions. They are aquatic, insectivorous Hydrocores with three or four jointed antennae and a body flat above and elliptic below. The fore legs are raptorial, the rest simple, fringed or flattened and used for swimming. Research Nepidae
Raptorial describes an animal or bird that preys upon other animals or birds having claws or a beak designed for seizing prey. Typical raptorial birds are the eagles and owls. Research Raptorial
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