Arizona – Sonora Desert Museum: Birds of Prey

Raptors are an integral part of southern Arizona’s ecosystems, and understanding of their life histories begins with their identification. With twenty-eight species of daytime hunting raptors in Arizona it can be difficult to tell one from another. Here is an opportunity to learn which traits are most reliable to help you through this process. Shapes, flight style, plumage, habitat, nuances in behaviors and season are all important to recognize. This program takes place indoors with beautiful photography and accounts of personal observations. We will follow up with an optional field trip to the Tubac Hawk Watch on Sunday, March 15th to practice what you have learned.