1) Animal order 2) Order falconiformes 
The order Falconiformes is a group of about 290 species of birds that contains the diurnal birds of prey. The Falconiformes have long been thought to represent a natural evolutionary grouping, but three recent studies of their DNA suggest that their similarities are convergent. In each study, falcons are related to songbirds and parrots, and the h...
The diurnal birds of prey.
[n] - chiefly diurnal carnivorous birds having hooked beaks and long talons with opposable hind toe: falcons
Related to falcons; hawks, osprey, eagles, etc
order Falconiformes noun chiefly diurnal carnivorous birds having hooked beaks and long talons with opposable hind toe: falcons; hawks; eagles; ospreys; caracaras; vultures