Birds of Prey

 Hawks: Species like the Cooper's Hawk and the Sharp-shinned Hawk are known for hunting smaller birds. They are agile fliers and often catch their prey in mid-air.

 Owls

  Great Horned Owl: This large owl preys on a variety of animals, including other birds. It has a diverse diet and is known to take birds as large as hawks and herons.

  Shrikes

 Hawks: Species like the Cooper's Hawk and the Sharp-shinned Hawk are known for hunting smaller birds. They are agile fliers and often catch their prey in mid-air.

 Gulls

 Great Black-backed Gull: This large gull is an opportunistic feeder and will prey on smaller birds, including chicks and fledglings.

  Crows and Ravens

  American Crow: Crows are highly intelligent and opportunistic feeders. They will raid nests for eggs and chicks.

  Herons

Great Blue Heron: While primarily fish eaters, Great Blue Herons have been observed catching and eating small birds, particularly nestlings.

 Seabirds

 Skua: These aggressive seabirds are known for their predatory behavior, often stealing chicks from other birds' nests and even attacking adult birds

  Gray Butcherbird

 This Australian bird is similar to shrikes in its predatory habits, feeding on smaller birds and using thorny bushes to impale its prey.

     European Magpie

Known to prey on eggs and young birds, magpies are highly opportunistic and will hunt smaller birds when the opportunity arises.