Accipitriformes (Noun)
Meaning
In some classifications an alternative name for the Falconiformes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Accipitriformes is an order of birds that includes hawks, eagles, and kites, which are known for their sharp talons and hooked beaks.
- In some classifications, the Accipitriformes is considered an alternative name for the Falconiformes, which includes falcons and caracaras.
- The Accipitriformes is a diverse group of birds of prey that can be found on every continent except Antarctica.
- Ornithologists have debated the classification of the Accipitriformes, with some arguing that it should be merged with the Falconiformes.
- The Accipitriformes includes over 250 species of birds, ranging in size from the tiny sparrowhawk to the massive golden eagle.