About Caracaras, Falcons

Overview

The Caracaras, Falcons are a family of birds (Latin: Falconidae) within the order Falcons and Allies. Worldwide the family includes about 10 genera and 65 species. Its members are primarily distributed across South America, Africa, Middle America. Notable genera include Falco, Daptrius, Micrastur. Falconiformes here comprises the falcons, caracaras and forest-falcons (Falconidae), 65 species of diurnal raptors found worldwide.

Classification

Family: Falconidae (Caracaras, Falcons); Order: Falcons and Allies; about 10 genera and 65 species.

Distribution

Primarily across South America, Africa, Middle America.