Do raptors hunt in the rain?

Raptorsdon't like getting wet any more than you do. In cool weather, getting quite wet will expose them to the possibility of hypothermia. In light rain or mist, many raptors still actively hunt. read more

In light rain or mist, many raptors still actively hunt. Their prey is active during these times, so they are, too. If the rain is heavy, no animals will be very active, so flying to search for prey is a waste of energy and a risk of wetting flight feathers. read more

Most songbirds have to wait out the rain perched motionless in the foliage, much as they do at night. They remain in energy conservation mode, retaining heat and energy until the rain stops. But if it does not stop, they have to feed in the rain to stoke the fire. read more

If you’re talking about diurnal raptors, I’m not sure if the sky being overcast makes a huge difference, as it’s still light enough for even humans to go about their day pretty normally, and raptors have eyes that gather much more light and see in much greater resolution than humans. read more