This family of birds includes the falcons and caracaras.
Internet users will encounter some confusion regarding the taxonomy of the caracaras. According to ITIS the genus name Caracara has replaced the older name Polyborus. However, a variety of scientific names appear on websites.
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Provides an image, range maps, and facts about this bird's diet and habitat.
Several photographs and information on this species including its size, habitat, diet, reproduction and how it got its name.
Species account includes data on physical traits, food habits, behavior, and scientific classification.
Description and photos of this large bird that occurs from Texas and Arizona to tropical Central America.
Image of this bird taken in Argentina.
Description, photos, habitat, range maps, and other information from the Peregrine Fund.
Photograph of this species, hovering in flight.
Identification tips, photo, range map, and taxonomy chart.
Describes the breeding and hunting habits of this bird. Includes a photo and an illustration.
Photographs and sightings from the Internet Bird Collection.
Facts about this bird's range, natural history, and conservation status. Includes references.
Several photographs of this species and information including its size, habitat, diet, reproduction and how it got its name.
Photo and facts about this bird's habitat, nesting and feeding habits and range in the US.
Photo, habitat, diet, physical characteristics, and range maps.
Several photographs and information on this species including its size, habitat, diet, reproduction and how it got its name.
Photo documentation and observations of peregrine falcons re-inhabiting historic California coastal eyries after 50 years by field naturalist, Will Sooter.
Research project by Jonathan Lauterbach on this raptor including its classification, habitat, reproduction, adaptations, nutrition and interactions with other species.
Peregrines, the worlds swiftest birds, are endangered everywhere in Canada and in most places in the United States.
Photo, range maps, and facts about this bird's habitat and diet.
Fact sheet includes the habitat, physical traits, and range of this bird.
Identification tips, life history, photos, range maps, and taxonomy chart.
Photographs, videos and sightings from the Internet Bird Collection.
Photos of this bird, also called Forster's Caracara, from Sea Lion Island in the Falklands.
Several photographs of this species and information including its size, habitat, diet, reproduction and how it got its name.
Photographs, videos and sightings from the Internet Bird Collection.
Photographs and sightings from the Internet Bird Collection.
Several photographs and information on this species including its size, habitat, diet, reproduction and how it got its name.
Species account includes data on physical traits, food habits, behavior, and scientific classification.
Photo and facts about this bird's habitat, nesting and feeding habits and range in the US.
Facts about this bird's range, natural history, and conservation status. Includes references.
Description, photos, habitat, range maps, and other information from the Peregrine Fund.
Several photographs of this species and information including its size, habitat, diet, reproduction and how it got its name.
Photos of this bird, also called Forster's Caracara, from Sea Lion Island in the Falklands.
Description and photos of this large bird that occurs from Texas and Arizona to tropical Central America.
Several photographs and information on this species including its size, habitat, diet, reproduction and how it got its name.
Several photographs of this species and information including its size, habitat, diet, reproduction and how it got its name.
Fact sheet includes the habitat, physical traits, and range of this bird.
Photo documentation and observations of peregrine falcons re-inhabiting historic California coastal eyries after 50 years by field naturalist, Will Sooter.
Research project by Jonathan Lauterbach on this raptor including its classification, habitat, reproduction, adaptations, nutrition and interactions with other species.
Identification tips, life history, photos, range maps, and taxonomy chart.
Identification tips, photo, range map, and taxonomy chart.
Provides an image, range maps, and facts about this bird's diet and habitat.
Describes the breeding and hunting habits of this bird. Includes a photo and an illustration.
Peregrines, the worlds swiftest birds, are endangered everywhere in Canada and in most places in the United States.
Photograph of this species, hovering in flight.
Photo, habitat, diet, physical characteristics, and range maps.
Image of this bird taken in Argentina.
Photo, range maps, and facts about this bird's habitat and diet.
