The falcons and caracaras are around 60 species of diurnal birds of prey that make up the family Falconidae. The family is divided into two subfamiles, Polyborinae, which includes the caracaras and forest falcons, and Falconinae, the falcons, kestrels and falconets. They differ from Accipitridae in killing with their beaks instead of their feet. T... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falconidae
Falconidae is the Falcon family of the Accipitres order of birds of prey. The beak is hooked and generally furnished with a sharp projection or tooth on each side. The head is wholly covered with feathers apart from the cere. The feet are strong and armed with curved, retractile, sharp talons. Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/BF.HTM