Do young raptors tend to take larger prey than that typically taken by adults?

Young raptors typically do not take larger prey than that which is normally hunted by adults of their species. In the early stages of their life, young birds are still developing their hunting skills and experience. They often start by targeting smaller and easier-to-catch prey, which helps them learn the necessary techniques to hunt effectively. As they mature and gain experience, they gradually progress to hunting larger prey, similar to what adult raptors may target.

This pattern allows young raptors to minimize their risk of failure while developing their hunting capabilities. In contrast, adult raptors possess the skills and knowledge necessary to tackle larger prey, making the size of their catch differ from that of juveniles.