12 brutal birds of prey photos that capture their deadly power, grace and majesty

12 brutal birds of prey photos that capture their deadly power, grace and majesty

Stunning images reveal the raw power and regal beauty of nature’s most formidable aerial predators.


Birds of prey have long fascinated us, with their fierce hunting skills and commanding presence. From the piercing gaze of an eagle to the razor-sharp talons of a hawk, these aerial predators embody both raw power and breathtaking beauty.

Through these images, we gain a rare glimpse into the wild world of birds of prey – fierce, elegant and utterly captivating.

Brutal birds of prey photographs

A bald eagle takes flight, its sharp talons gripping a freshly caught herring. Getty
Common buzzard (Buteo buteo) with its catch. Getty
A golden eagle with a freshly killed badger. Getty
A female sparrowhawk feasting on a pigeon. Getty
A male northern harrier enjoying its meal in Delta, Canada. Getty
Falcon eating a snake in the rainforest of Costa Rica. Getty
Osprey with a tilapia in its talons. Getty
Falcon catching fish in mid-flight. Getty
Osprey catching a fish. Getty
White-tailed eagle catching fish with its deadly talons. Getty
Young osprey catching a rainbow trout. Getty
A tawny eagle attacking a lesser spotted eagle who appeared to be injured. Getty
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