California Raptor

We Are California's Raptors

Hawks. Falcons. Eagles. Owls. We speak for the skies — and we need you with us.

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Species Spotlight

Know Your Raptors

California is home to over 30 raptor species. Each one plays a vital role in our ecosystems.

Year-round resident

Red-Tailed Hawk

Buteo jamaicensis

The most common hawk in North America — and the voice you hear in every movie eagle scene.

Conservation success

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

Apex predator

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

Nocturnal hunter

Barn Owl

Declining species

American Kestrel

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Education Hub

"Every raptor lost is a thread pulled from the web of life. Every raptor saved is a victory for all of us."

— California Raptor Collective

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Ecology5 min read

Why Raptors Are the Keystone of California Ecosystems

Remove the hawks and falcons, and the rodent population explodes. Remove the owls, and the night goes silent. Raptors are not just beautiful — they are essential.

Migration7 min read

The Great Raptor Migration: California's Invisible Spectacle

Every autumn, tens of thousands of raptors funnel through California's ridgelines. Most people never notice. Here's how to find them.

Technology4 min read

How AI Is Changing Raptor Identification in the Field

From blurry photos to confident species IDs in seconds — the new generation of AI tools is transforming citizen science.

Field Store

Wear Your Wings

Every purchase directly funds raptor conservation and education programs across California.

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Red-Tailed Hawk Field Tee

Scientific illustration print on 100% organic cotton

$32

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Raptor Collective Patch Set

5 embroidered raptor species patches, field-guide style

$18

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California Raptor Field Tote

Canvas tote with illustrated raptor silhouette map of California

$28

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Conservation Fund

The Skies Are Worth Fighting For

Habitat loss, rodenticide poisoning, and climate change are pushing California's raptors to the edge. Your support funds habitat restoration, anti-poisoning campaigns, and the next generation of raptor advocates.

Protect 10,000 Acres of Raptor Habitat$87,400 of $250,000

35% funded

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AI Corner

Raptors Code Too

We're building AI tools to identify raptors, track migration patterns, and teach the next generation of conservation technologists. Explore our open-source projects and interactive demos.

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Raptor ID AI

Upload a photo and identify any California raptor species in seconds

Migration Tracker

Real-time AI-powered raptor migration data for California ridgelines

Code for Conservation

Raptor-themed programming tutorials for beginners and advanced coders