List of fictional birds of prey

This list of fictional birds of prey is subsidiary to the list of fictional birds. It is restricted to notable bird of prey characters from the world of fiction.

Books[edit]

Character Species Origin Author Notes
Archimedes Owl The Once and Future King T. H. White Merlyn's familiar.[1] Remade by Disney as The Sword in the Stone.[2]
Barn Owl Barn Owl The Animals of Farthing Wood Colin Dann Informs Fox that he had a conversation with Tawny Owl who told him all about the animals' journey, which in turn lets him know the others are safe, but he can't say where the animals are heading because Tawny Owl did not tell him that information. He also appears in the TV series in the episode Friends in Need.
Bess Boreal owl Guardians of Ga'Hoole Kathryn Lasky
Buteo European Honey Buzzard Loamhedge Brian Jacques
Captain Snow Snowy Owl Redwall Brian Jacques
Chil Kite The Jungle Book, The Second Jungle Book Rudyard Kipling A male kite who helps rescue Mowgli from the Bandar-Logs.
The divine condor Condor The Return of the Condor Heroes Jin Yong
Tim Condor the Condor Condor Wild Beasties' of Outback New Zealand Michael F. Katon
Errol Great Grey Owl Harry Potter J. K. Rowling Weasley's old aged Owl.
Farsight Eagle The Last Battle C. S. Lewis [3]
Frightful Peregrine falcon My Side of the Mountain Jean Craighead George The avian companion of the story's main character, 12-year-old Sam Gribley.
Glimfeather, Master Owl The Silver Chair C. S. Lewis [4]
Gorgo Eagle The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Selma Lagerlöf A eagle who was raised by the goose Akka.
Hedwig Snowy owl Harry Potter J. K. Rowling Harry Potter's pet owl.[5]
Holly Owl The Animals of Farthing Wood Colin Dann She is Tawny Owl's mate.
Kestrel Kestrel The Animals of Farthing Wood Colin Dann
Laird Mactalon Falcon Salamandastron Brian Jacques
Mighty Megraw Osprey Marlfox Brian Jacques
Morbin Blackhawk Hawk The Green Ember (series) S.D. Smith The leader of the cruel Lords of Prey who terrorize the rabbits of Natalia.
Owl Owl Winnie-the-Pooh A. A. Milne's Knowledgeable yet spells things wrong like his name as 'Wol'.
Pandion Piketalon Osprey High Rhulain Brian Jacques
Pigwidgeon Scops owl Harry Potter J. K. Rowling Ron Weasley's pet owl.
Rocangus Falcon Salamandastron Brian Jacques Son of Laird Mactalon
Skarlath Kestrel Outcast of Redwall Brian Jacques
Soren, Gylfie, Twilight, Digger Owl Guardians of Ga'Hoole Kathryn Lasky
Streak and Zan Bald eagles Guardians of Ga'hoole Kathryn Lasky
Stryk Redkite red kite Mattimeo Brian Jacques A brave and somewhat stubborn kite who frees Redwall Abbey from General Ironbeak the raven.
Thorondor, Gwaihir, Landroval Eagles The Lord of the Rings J. R. R. Tolkien
Tawny Owl Owl The Animals of Farthing Wood Colin Dann An owl who makes the journey from Farthing Wood to White Deer Park.
Tobias Red-tailed hawk Animorphs K. A. Applegate A human who becomes trapped in that form.
Vlad Vladikoff Vulture Horton Hears a Who! Dr. Seuss One of the main antagonists who tries to lose the Whoville planet from Horton.
Victor Von Vulture Vulture Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Voodoo Vultures from Venus Dav Pilkey The main antagonist of the book. He is a Venusian vulture who hates living there because the heat always ruins everybody's food. He attempts to take over planet Earth so that he can enjoy eating his food, but fails and is thrown in jail at the end of the book.
Wise Owl Owl Little Grey Rabbit Alison Uttley A predatory owl who can be befriended with a hankie of truce. Gives information in return for items of value and hates being disturbed in daylight.
Alma LeFay Peregrine Peregrine falcon Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children Ransom Riggs The headmistress of a children's home for children with magical abilities.

Comics[edit]

Character Species Origin Notes
Blackie Hawk Blackhawk The hawk of the team.[6]
Cathryn Aura Vulture Kevin and Kell Has a son called Nigel
Condorito Andean condor Condorito Has a nephew called Coné
Gyoutenmaru Hawk Change 123
Gulfan Eagle Yona of the Dawn
Hooty Owl Dr. Mid-nite Dr. Mid-nite's Pet
Howland Owl Owl Pogo
Loki Helios Owl Hoshi no Samidare
Professor Owl Princess Resurrection
Sarcophagus MacAbre Buzzard Pogo
Redwing Hawk Marvel Comics Companion of the Falcon[7]
Shimshek Hawk Red River
Simorgh Eagle Seirei Tsukai no Kenbu
Oehoeboeroe Owl Paulus the woodgnome A wise owl and good friend of Paulus the woodgnome in the eponymous children's comic strips and stories.
Ossie Owl Owl Acorn Green A source of wisdom.
Uil Owl Olle Kapoen[8] A good friend of Olle Kapoen the gnome.[8]
Urban Owl Ugglan Urban An owl in a pantomime comic by Jan Romare.[9]
Wiz Merlin Shoe (comic strip)

Film and television[edit]

Character Species Origin Notes
Red-tailed hawk Jim Henson's Animal Show
Buck Vulture Oscar's Oasis
Charlie Owl New Zoo Revue
Dr. Blinky Owl H.R. Pufnstuf
Eagly Bald eagle Peacemaker The title character's pet
Falcon Peregrine falcon Stuart Little 2 The Main Antagonist of the film who was later defeated by Stuart's biplane causing the plane to explode into pieces and fall into the trash can where Monty was looking for food. Voiced by James Woods
Falcon Peregrine falcon Lego Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu A robot falcon that mainly informs the ninja of evil
Freedom Bald eagle G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero The avian companion of Spirit, a Native American tracker
Hoots the Owl Owl Sesame Street An owl that plays a saxophone. He debuted on Sesame Street for the 16th season (1985), but was retired from the show in the 32nd season (2001).
Kes Kestral Kes
Ollie Beak Owl Tuesday Rendezvous
Orson Vulture H.R. Pufnstuf
Otis Owl Owl Jim Henson's Pajanimals Jerry Bear’s best friend
Sam the Eagle Eagle The Muppet Show
X Owl Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
Wiser Owl Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return A fat owl who is clumsy and is good friends with Dorothy.
Longclaw Owl Sonic the Hedgehog An alien anthropomorphic brown owl who was the title character's caretaker.

Animation[edit]

Character Species Origin Notes
18 Owl Sankarea
003 Owlet Descendants of Darkness
Adler Eagle Driland
Ash Vulture El Americano: The Movie A vulture who is Martin's feared henchbird and never speaks.
Ajax Lammergeier Zambezia
Astarte Falcon The Missing Lynx
Aurora Red-tailed hawk Adventures from the Book of Virtues
Avenger Eagle Birdman and the Galaxy Trio
The Bald Eagle Bald eagle Tiny Toon Adventures
Big Mama Owl The Fox and the Hound
Beaky Buzzard Turkey vulture Looney Tunes, Merrie Melodies A buzzard who bears a closer resemblance to a vulture and a condor. Not very smart and finds it hard to get his own dinner.
Blue Eagle Eagle Happy Tree Friends A female navy blue eagle who kills and uses Flaky for a new nest when she accidentally destroys it and kills one of her babies when tries to help one of her them back into its nest in "Take a Hike".
Bradford Buzzard Vulture DuckTales Leader and founder of the criminal organization F.O.W.L.
Buzz Buzzard Common buzzard Woody Woodpecker Woody's nemesis.
Buzzy, Dizzy, Flaps, and Ziggy Vultures The Jungle Book Four vultures who closely resemble the Beatles because of their shaggy moptop haircuts and Liverpool accents. Buzzy resembles Ringo Starr, Dizzy resembles George Harrison, Flaps resembles Paul McCartney, and Ziggy resembles John Lennon.
Chip Bald eagle The Little Engine That Could
Cat Owl Shounen Hollywood: Holly Stage for 49
Chief Sekhuru African fish eagle Zambezia
Concord Condor Condor Tiny Toons Adventures A slight recreation of Beaky Buzzard.
Cosmic Owl Owl Adventure Time
Cubasil Owl Zero no Tsukaima
Divino Owl El Americano: The Movie A wise elderly magician owl who works for Gayo's circus.
Elfis Elf Owl Wild Kratts An elf owl who helped Martin, Chris and Aviva find Koki and Jimmy who are lost in the Sonoran Desert.
Eris Eagle Legends of Chima The Princess of the Eagle tribe
Eva Snowy owl Penguins of Madagascar A female snowy owl who is North Winds intelligence analyst.
Fagin Black vulture War of the Birds A sinister and sadistic male vulture who is responsible for killing other birds. In the last battle his dove slave betrayed him and he was incinerated.
Friend Owl Owl Bambi
Frosty Snowy owl Wild Kratts A snowy owl who first appears in the episode Snowy Owl Invasion. He was named by Wild Kratts kids; Gavin, Ronan and Katie.
Fenghuang Owl Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness A female warrior who was a member of the previous generation of the Furious Five along with Master Shifu, but betrayed her teammates in search of power.
Fukolota Owl La Storia Della Arcana Famiglia Felicità's companion owl.
Falcon Falcon Orange Neck Falcon that kills Brovkin and his mate.[10][11]
Grand Duke of Owls Owl Rock-A-Doodle An evil magical owl, who took over the farm, caused the storm, and humiliate Chanticleer
Golden Eagle Golden eagle The Boy Who Saw The Wind
Gold Nugget Snowy owl Wild Kratts A snowy owl who first appears in the episode Snowy Owl Invasion. He is named after his golden eyes.
Gorgo Eagle The Wonderful Adventures of Nils A eagle who was raised by the goose Akka.
Gram Owl Break Blade
Gondo Black eagle Zambezia
Hadithi African hawk-eagle The Lion Guard An African hawk-eagle who fakes having invented the Hadithi Spin.
Hawk Hawk Watership Down Hawk that killed Violet, the rabbit.
Hawk Hawk The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue A hawk that attacks Timmy and Jenny on a hot air balloon while their journey to save her parents and Martin.
Hayabusa the Falcon Saker falcon Mulan Hayabusa is Shan Yu's pet falcon
Henery Hawk Chickenhawk Looney Tunes, Merrie Melodies A young chickenhawk who tries to get himself a chicken, often pursuing Foghorn Leghorn, but sometimes catches someone who isn't a chicken since he's never actually seen one.
Hollow Tawny owl The Animals of Farthing Wood He is the mate of Tawny Owl and is a genderbent version of Holly from the books.
Hoosuke African scops-owl Sket Dance
Ikeburo Owl Cosplay Complex
JunJun Philippine eagle Work It Out Wombats! He likes to sing and play the guitar, and is best friends with Zadie.
Kagero Owl Basara An owl kept by Ageha.
Kai Peregrine falcon Zambezia
Kaya Philippine eagle Work It Out Wombats! JunJun's older sister that is a waiter at the Eat 'N Greet.
Kojiro Falcon Ayakashi - Japanese Classic Horror
Lone Gunslinger Turkey vulture Ice Age: The Meltdown
Lucky Vulture The Jungle Book 2 The Vultures' (Buzzy, Dizzy, Flaps, and Ziggy) friend who loves to annoy Shere Khan.
Marahute Golden eagle The Rescuers Down Under A friend of Cody, who becomes captive to Percival C. McLeach until the rescuers save her and Cody.
Meneer de Uil (Mr. Owl) Owl De Fabeltjeskrant Is the narrating protagonist of the cartoon.
Miss Friday Vulture One Piece
Mpishi African harrier-hawk The Lion Guard An African harrier-hawk who travels to the Pride Lands to look for a rare meal.
Mukuro Mist Owl Owl Kateikyoushi Hitman Reborn!
Mzingo White-backed vulture The Lion Guard A vulture who is a leader of the flock.
O and X Owl Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Old Man Owl Sonic the Hedgehog
Olga Owl Richard the Stork An eccentric owl with an imaginary friend who helps Richard migrate to Africa.
Oliver Owl Animal Stories
Olivia Owl Birdz Eddie's friend.
Otto Owl Puffin Rock A green owl who normally appears slightly uncoordinated. He is an expert flier and shares flying tips with Oona.
Owl Short-eared owl Little Bear Can be pompous, but he is very wise and sometimes quite serious. He lives in a treehouse, prefers to participate in sensible games and likes reading as his hobby.
Owl Brown owl T.U.F.F. Puppy Bird Brain's more recent henchmen upon being hired by Zippy.
Owl Owl Leafie, a Hen into the Wild An owl who helped Greenie how to fly.
Owlowiscious Horned owl My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Twilight Sparkle's pet owl.
P-chan Steller's sea eagle Little Busters!
Pet Shop Falcon JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders A sapient guard falcon with the ability to create and control ice.
Schultz Owl Daffy – The Commando, Looney Tunes Von Vultur's assistant whom he often abuses.
Scoop Snowy owl Wild Kratts A snowy owl chick.
Silver Wing Bald eagle Shaman King
Sitka Bald eagle Brother Bear A man who has the spiritual form of an eagle.
Stomp Secretarybird Wild Kratts A male secretarybird. He was one of the raptors that the Kratts brothers discovered.
Takaoka Eagle Damekko Dōbutsu
Tawny Owl Tawny owl The Animals of Farthing Wood An owl who makes the journey from Farthing Wood to White Deer Park. She is female, though in the books she was originally male, similarly to how her mate, Hollow, was originally female in the books.
The Great Owl Owl The Secret of NIMH A friendly owl
Tiberius Red-tailed hawk The Secret Life of Pets A hawk who helps Gidget find Max.
The Owl Owl Adventure Time The leader of the animals of the tree in the episode "Up a Tree."
The Owl Owl The Owl The eponymous owl who tries to overcome unfortunate circumstances, but end in her demise by her various appendages and body being dispensed of in unusual or comical ways.
Toriri Owl Keroro Land
Various owls Owl Adventure Time
Venus Vulture Paboo & Mojies
Von Vultur Vulture Daffy – The Commando, Looney Tunes A German World War II commander.
Walter Green owl War of the Birds
Wide Eye Great Horned Owl Wide-Eye Fatherly, gentle and reliable, he watches over all the other animals.
Will Owl Anisava
Zoe Black-shouldered kite Zambezia

Video games[edit]

Character Species Origin Notes
Blathers Owl Animal Crossing The curator of a museum in the Player's town. He suffers from a fear of bugs, but nevertheless takes care of them well.
Bloodwing Borderlands
Celeste Owl Animal Crossing Works in the observatory at the museum. In older games, she has different purposes.
Clockwerk Eurasian eagle-owl Sly Cooper A wicked eagle owl who made himself immortal and robotic solely to kill Sly's family line. Before the events of the game, he murdered Sly's parents and left him an orphan. He is defeated in the first game, but his body parts are stolen by the Klaww Gang 2 years later. Neyla later fuses with his body frame to create "Clock-la" but dies along with him when his hate chip is crushed.
Condor Condor Ice Climber A condor that stole vegetables that the Ice Climbers have to recover.
Coo Owl Kirby series
Crimson Loftwing The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Dyna Blade Enormous bird Kirby series
Dahila Great horned owl Angry Birds Stella One of Stella's friends who likes to do experiments.
Eagle Eagle The Seven Adventures of Sindbad (シンドバッド７つの冒険; Shindobaddo 7tsu no bōken) A giant red eagle that carries Sinbad.
Falco Lombardi Pheasant (commonly mistaken for a peregrine falcon) Star Fox series Ace pilot of Team Star Fox
Ikaros Golden eagle Assassin's Creed Odyssey & origins Ikaros was a male golden eagle companion of Pythagoras, who sent it to his daughter the Spartan misthios Kassandra.
Jet the Hawk Hawk Sonic Riders, Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity, Sonic Free Riders
Kaepora Gaebora Owl The Legend of Zelda series
Kuro Owl Ori and the Blind Forest Main antagonist of the Ori and the Blind Forest games.
Mighty Eagle Bald eagle Angry Birds Mighty will destroy anything if a can of sardines is thrown from the slingshot.
Mighty Buzzard Turkey vulture Angry Birds Space
Otus Owl Owlboy
Quintole Force[verification needed] Astro Boy: Omega Factor
Skowl the Startling Owl Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze The leader of a parliament owls.
Silver Peregrine falcon Angry Birds 2
Stormbird Eagle Horizon Zero Dawn An Roc-sized robotic bird of prey patrolling certain game areas that appears as avoidable danger or antagonist.
Valor Demacian Eagle League of Legends A Demacian Eagle and hunting companion to Quinn, a ranger in the Demacian army.

As mascots, toys, logos, and other[edit]

Character Species Notes
Big Jay and Baby Jay Hawks Mascots for the Kansas Jayhawks.
Blitz Hawk One of the mascots for the Seattle Seahawks.
Baldwin Bald eagle Mascot of the Boston College Eagles.
Bald Eagle Bald eagle standing on the Chyron Mountains in Republic Pictures
Chaddy the Owl Owl Official mascot of Oldham Athletic.
Duo Owl Mascot of the language-learning website and app Duolingo
Eddie Eagle Bald eagle Represents an eponymous gun safety program for the National Rifle Association of America.
Freddie and Frieda Falcon Peregrine falcon The mascots of Bowling Green State University.
Freddie Falcon Falcon Mascot of the Atlanta Falcons.
Hudson 'Hawka' Knights Hawk Mascot of the Hawthorn Hawks.
Herky Tiger hawk Mascot of the Iowa Hawkeyes
Eyeglasses Owl Great Horned Owl an owl who persuades people to get eyeglasses and contacts and is often annoyed by when people say Who? to him in the commercials for America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses.
Mr. Know It Owl Owl
Nanashi Mumei Owl A virtual YouTuber with owl-like appearance and role as the Guardian of Civilization, part of the English branch of Hololive Productions.[12]
Ozzie the Owl Owl The matchday mascot of Sheffield Wednesday F.C.
Sammy the Owl Owl The mascot for Conference USA's Rice University Owls from Houston, Texas.
Sam the Olympic Eagle Eagle The mascot for 1984 Summer Olympics.
Screech Eagle Mascot for the Washington Nationals.
Skyhawk Hawk One of the mascots for the Atlanta Hawks.
Slapshot Eagle Mascot for the Washington Capitals.
Swoop Eagle Mascots for the Philadelphia Eagles, Eastern Michigan University, Eastern Washington University, Miami University, and University of Utah
Takane Lui Hawk A virtual YouTuber with hawk-like appearance and role as the executive officer of Secret Society holoX, part of Hololive Productions.[13]
Woodsy Owl Owl An icon for the United States Forest Service.

References[edit]

  1. ^ White, T. H. (24 June 2010). The Once and Future King. HarperCollins Publishers. ISBN 9780007375561.
  2. ^ "In Need of a Villain: Disney's The Sword in the Stone". Tor.com. 6 August 2015. Retrieved 2 May 2017.
  3. ^ Lewis, C.S. (2001). The Last Battle. Collins. ISBN 0-583-33966-2.
  4. ^ Lewis, C. S. (5 May 2009). The Silver Chair (The Chronicles of Narnia, Book 6). HarperCollins Publishers. ISBN 9780007325092.
  5. ^ Rowling, J.K. (2000). Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone (First published. ed.). London: Bloomsbury. ISBN 0-7475-3274-5.
  6. ^ "Will Eisner". lambiek.net.
  7. ^ Captain America (vol. 1) 117
  8. ^ a b "Phiny Dick". lambiek.net.
  9. ^ "Jan Romare". lambiek.net.
  10. ^ "ОРАНЖЕВОЕ ГОРЛЫШКО Orange neck - cartoons with English subtitles - YouTube". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2017-04-07. Retrieved 2016-02-14.
  11. ^ "Bird of preys". Retrieved 18 October 2023.
  12. ^ "Nanashi Mumei | TALENT | hololive official website". hololive.hololivepro.com. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  13. ^ "Takane Lui | TALENT | hololive official website". hololive.hololivepro.com. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
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