The Accipitridae, one of the two major families within the order Accipitriformes (the diurnal birds of prey), 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. Th... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accipitridae
(from the article `falconiform`) Most species build nests on trees, ledges of cliffs, or, rarely, on the ground. All members of the family Accipitridae, as well as caracaras, the ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/a/10