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Meet the Accipitridae

A field guide to the Accipitridae family — 254 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.

By Viralagain Updated 1 min read
African Cuckoo-Hawk
Photo: C. G. Finch-Davies / Public domain (Wikimedia Commons)

The Accipitridae family is represented by 254 species in the Birbs encyclopedia. They range from large to very large. Below are some of the best-known members to get to know first — tap any bird for the full profile, sounds and ID notes.

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