Accipitridae

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Contents

1 Translingual
- 1.1 Etymology
- 1.2 Proper noun
  - 1.2.1 Usage notes
  - 1.2.2 Hyponyms

Translingual [edit]

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Accipitridae

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Accipitridae

Etymology [edit]

Accipiter +‎ -idae

Proper noun [edit]

Accipitridae

A taxonomic family within the order Accipitriformes — birds of prey.

Usage notes [edit]

Sometimes placed in the order Falconiformes.

Hyponyms [edit]

(family): Accipitrinae (hawks), Aegypiinae (Old World vultures), Buteoninae (buzzards, hawks and eagles), Circaetinae (snake eagles), Circinae (harriers), Elaninae (kites), Milvinae (kites), Perninae (buzzards) - subfamilies

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