Accipitriformes
10 species.
Bald Eagle
The national bird and symbol of the United States since 1782. Once endangered with only 41...
Red-tailed Hawk
Most common hawk in North America. Their scream is the default eagle sound in movies. Visi...
Secretarybird
Hunts on foot, walking 30 km per day. Kill snakes by stamping with 5x body weight force. L...
Red Kite
Exterminated in Britain by 19th century. Reintroduction from 52 pairs to over 10,000. Prim...
Andean Condor
Wingspan up to 3.1 meters, among the largest flying birds. Can soar for hours without flap...
Golden Eagle
One of the most formidable raptors alive, taking prey as large as foxes and deer fawns. Pa...
Osprey
The only raptor that dives feet-first into water for fish, catching one on almost every at...
Harris Hawk
Famous for hunting cooperatively in family packs, a behavior almost unknown among raptors....
Turkey Vulture
Locates carrion with an exceptional sense of smell, rare among birds. Soars for hours on V...
California Condor
The largest land bird in North America with a wingspan near 3 meters. Dropped to just 27 b...