Ornithology/Accipitriformes

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Accipitriformes is an order that includes most diurnal birds of prey, including hawks, eagles, and kites (but NOT falcons). They were previously included in Falconiformes, but a DNA study indicated that they are not closely related to falcons.

Osprey (Pandionidae)

Osprey Species Pandion haliaetus Habitat Anywhere near water Diet Fish Conservation Least concern

Hawks, Kites, Eagles, and Allies (Accipitridae)

Bald Eagle Species Haliaeetus leucocephalus Habitat Large bodies of water Diet Fish Call Link Conservation Least concern	Northern Harrier Species Circus cyaneus Habitat Wetlands and grasslands Diet Small mammals, birds Conservation Least concern
Cooper's Hawk Species Accipiter cooperii Habitat Open woodlands Diet Birds Conservation Least concern	Red-tailed Hawk Species Buteo jamaicensis Habitat Any habitat except thick forest and tundra Diet Small mammals Call Link Conservation Least concern
Golden Eagle Species Aquila chrysaetos Habitat Open areas Diet Virtually any mammal or bird (including deer) Conservation Least concern