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David Albeck's Photos of Accipitriformes

Animalia > Aves > Accipitriformes

Accipitriformes: A group consisting of most diurnal raptors: Eagles, hawks, ospreys and vultures. Owls and falcons are unrelated.

Acciptriformes: Family Index

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Hawks & Eagles (Accipitridae)

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A group of diurnal raptors (i.e., day-flying meat-eating birds with hooked bills and strong talons). Includes Old World vultures but not New World vultures. Also distinct are falcons, ospreys and owls.

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New World Vultures (Cathartidae)

Animalia > Aves > Accipitriformes > Cathartidae

The origins of vultures are a bit controversial; they are classified in the same Order as other birds of prey such as hawks and eagles, but the exact relationships are unclear. What is widely agreed is that the New World vultures are not directly related to the Old World vultures.

Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus

Merrritt Island

Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus

Merritt Island

Turkey Vulture

Merritt Island

Turkey Vulture