About Falcons and Allies

Overview

Falconiformes here comprises the falcons, caracaras and forest-falcons (Falconidae), 65 species of diurnal raptors found worldwide. Unlike accipitrids, falcons kill with a notched beak rather than the feet and are renowned for spectacular speed; the peregrine falcon is the fastest animal on Earth in a stoop. Caracaras are long-legged, terrestrial members of the family.

Classification

The order Falcons and Allies (Latin: FALCONIFORMES) comprises 1 families and roughly 65 living species. It is one of 44 orders that make up the class Aves.

Diversity & Distribution

Falconiformes here comprises the falcons, caracaras and forest-falcons (Falconidae), 65 species of diurnal raptors found worldwide.

Notable Families

Caracaras, Falcons and others.