Family Falconidae

Many members of this family have dark moustachial stripes. The Falconidae family is divided into three subfamilies: 1) Falconinae, which are called true falcons, 2) Caracarinae, and 3) Micrasturinae, which are called forest-falcons. True falcons are adapted for catching flying prey in the air.

The Falconidae family

are predominantly diurnal.
have long wings, which are bent back at wrists.
have males which are generally smaller than females.
have brown eyes.
are mainly carnivorous.

ReferencesElphick, C., Dunning, J., and Sibley, D. 2001. The Sibley Guide to Bird Life & Behavior. Alfred Knopf, New York.

Howard, L. 2007. "Falconidae" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. <http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/falconidae.html>. Accessed October 29, 2009.

National Geographic Society. 1983. Field Guide to the Birds of North America. Kingsport Press, New York.

Note: The species listed within this family only represent species for which the Hubbard Collection has specimens. It does not represent all existing species within this family.