
The Accipitriformes is an order that has been proposed to include most of the diurnal birds of prey: hawks, eagles, vultures, and many others, about 225 species in all. For a long time, the majority view has been to include them with the falcons in the Falconiformes, but some authorities have recognized a separate Accipitriformes.{sfn|Voous|1973}{...
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a taxonomical order that includes most diurnal birds of prey including eagles, hawks and old world vultures
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n] - in some classifications an alternative name for the Falconiformes
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Accipitriformes In some classifications, an alternative name for the Falconiformes. 2. Bird: of prey; such as, raptor, raptorial bird; any of numerous carnivorous birds that hunt and kill other animals.
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order Accipitriformes noun in some classifications an alternative name for the Falconiformes
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