VINS - Birds of Prey An instructor from VINS visited last week and taught the preschoolers and kindergarteners about raptors. The kids learned that raptors are birds of prey; they hunt for their food. They have sharp breaks, sharp talons, and amazing eyesight which all help them catch their prey. Raptors have different shaped wings that are designed to help them fly fast like falcons or silently like owls. Sharp beak Sharp talons Good eye sight Since raptors are carnivores (meat eaters), they eat bugs, small birds, and small rodents. They do not eat fruits, other plants, or bird seeds. Bugs ...