Hawks & Eagles — Taxon Guide

Accipitridae

Hawks & Eagles

238 species in this taxon

Hawks & Eagles (Accipitridae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 67 genuss with 238 known species. Key genus groups include Accipiter, Aegypius, True Eagles, Aviceda, Busarellus, and Butastur. Among its members, 47 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). Well-known representatives include American Bald Eagle. It belongs to Hawks & Eagles (Accipitriformes).

Accipitridae

Child Taxa