The Accipitridae , one of the four families within the order Accipitriformes ( the other order of diurnal birds of prey being Falconiformes ) , are a family of small to large birds with strongly hooked bills and variable morphology based on diet .
The Accipitridae are one of the two major families in the order Accipitriformes ( the diurnal birds of prey ) . They are a family of small to large birds with strongly hooked bills ( beaks ) .