In ornithology, the term “bird of prey” is defined as any bird that has a keen sense of vision, strong talons and a strong curved beak capable of tearing flesh. These vicious characteristics frighten many people and establish an inherent terror that these birds will attack their pets or even them. Regardless of this fear, birds of prey or raptors are fascinating creatures that continue to be at the top of the food chain due to their amazing traits and capabilities. <br /> <br />In order to showcase some of the mightiest raptors on earth, we decided to pull together the top 10 largest birds of prey in the world. While this list encompasses some of the largest raptors on earth, it is important to note that our definition of a bird of prey includes condors and vultures. Many ornithologists and biologists dispute on classifying vultures and condors as birds of prey. However, we determined to include these species into our list because of their raptor-like characteristics. Nevertheless, prepare to be astonished by this amazing list of the largest birds of prey on earth.
