Falconidae - falcons,
caracaras
 There are over 64 species in this family of birds. They are found in a variety of habitats including deserts, tundra, grasslands, wetlands, and forests. They are found in all parts of the world, except Antarctica. They eat insects, birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and carrion. Unlike the birds in the Accipitridae family, they kill their prey with their beak and they have brown eyes. They usually nest in trees and pairs usually mate for more than one year. They have hooked bills, pointed wings, and sharp talons. Females are larger than males.
 Endangered in N.H.
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 Threatened in N.H.
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 Introduced
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 Endangered in U.S.
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 Threatened in U.S.
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 Breeds in N.H.
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| New Hampshire Species |
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Other North American Species |
American Kestrel
Gyrfalcon
Merlin
Peregrine Falcon |
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Aplomado Falcon
Barred Forest-Falcon
Bat Falcon
Collared Forest-Falcon
Crested Caracara
Eurasian Hobby
Eurasian Kestrel
Guadalupe Caracara
Laughing Falcon
Orange-breasted Falcon
Prairie Falcon
Red-throated Caracara
Slaty-backed Forest-Falcon
Yellow-headed Caracara
Subspecies
Audubon's Crested Caracara
Northern Aplomado Falcon |
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