RU- Ornithology: Falconiformes

Falcons

Representative Birds:

• Falcons
• Caracares

The order Falconiformes consists of  five families, with about 76 genera and over 300 species. They are knowns to have bills with hooked tips and hard edges. This order is also known to be birds of prey. They feed on invertebrates, mammals, snakes, fishes and other birds. This order has strong vision and are very good flyers which in turn make them very strong hunters.