Accipitridae

The Accipitridae, one of the four families within the order Accipitriformes (the others being Cathartidae, Pandionidae and Sagittariidae), are a family of small to large birds with strongly hooked bills and variable morphology based on diet. They feed on a range of prey items from insects to medium-sized mammals, with a number feeding on carrion and a few feeding on fruit. The Accipitridae have a cosmopolitan distribution, being found on all the world's continents (except Antarctica) and a number of oceanic island groups. Some species are migratory.
Many well-known birds, such as hawks, eagles, kites, harriers and Old World vultures are included in this group. The osprey is usually placed in a separate family (Pandionidae), as is the secretary bird (Sagittariidae), and the New World vultures are also usually now regarded as a separate family or order. Karyotype data indicate the accipitrids analysed are indeed a distinct monophyletic group, but whether this group should be considered a family or one or several order(s) on their own is a question still to be resolved.
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== Genus and Species ==
* Aquila
** A. audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle)
** A. chrysaetos (Golden Eagle)
* Buteo
** B. buteo (Common Buzzard)
* Gypaetus
** G. barbatus (Bearded Vulture)
* Gyps
** G. fulvus (Griffon Vulture)
* Haliaeetus
** H. albicilla (White-tailed Eagle)
* Harpia
** H. harpyja (Harpy Eagle)
* Ictinia
** I. mississippiensis (Mississippi Kite)
* Milvus
** M. milvus (Red Kite)
* Parabuteo
** P. unicinctus (Harris's Hawk)
* Pithecophaga
** P. jefferyi (Philippine Eagle)