How do the retinas of predatory birds, such as hawks, differ from the retinas of prey species, such as rats?

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Predatory birds, such as hawks, have a greater density of receptors (photoreceptor cells) on the top half of their retinas, which is called the "area centralis." This allows them to have better visual acuity and tracking of prey in the air. Prey species, such as rats, do not have this adaptation.

How Do the Retinas of Predatory Birds, Such as Hawks