PREDATORS OF NIGHT

As the world sleeps, these nocturnal hunters take flight, using stealth, sharp vision, and deadly precision to capture their prey. Meet these mysterious birds that dominate the night.

Here are some mysterious birds that hunt in the dark

Crows, often called a "murder," are intelligent, family-oriented birds that forage widely for food. Though all-black and able to sneak up at night, they are diurnal creatures.

Owls, particularly the spooky Barn Owl, are silent hunters with eerie hoots and ghostly faces, thriving everywhere except Antarctica, and feasting on unsuspecting mice and voles.

Vultures, often scorned, are large scavengers with a keen sense of smell, soaring gracefully while feeding on carrion.

The Harpy Eagle, with its hooked beak, dark eyes, and 7-foot wingspan, hunts monkeys and sloths, avoiding humans in rainforests.

Laughing Kookaburras, large Australian kingfishers, eat frogs, rodents, and snakes. Their unique cry resembles human laughter, leaving a lasting impression.

The African stork, an elegant yet unsightly "undertaker bird," feeds on carrion and garbage, using its splotchy head and pouch for courtship.