Accipitriformes

order of birds including hawks and eagles Hawks & Eagles (Accipitriformes) is an order comprising closely related families of organisms. It contains 4 families with 247 known species. This includes the family groups Hawks & Eagles, Cathartidae, Pandionidae, and Sagittariidae. Among its members, 50 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). Well-known representatives include American Bald Eagle. It belongs to Birds (Aves).