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Falconidae - Falcons, Caracaras

There are 66 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.

falcon

Classification

 Phylum: Chordata
 Class: Aves
 Order: Accipitriformes
 Family: Falconidae