falconiformes

Proper noun

A taxonomic order within the parvclass Neognathae., variously defined, two common definitions being
1. All the raptors, or birds of prey
2. Only the family Falconidae

Origin

Falco +‎ -iformes

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Order Falconiformes.-Birds of prey.
Orders: Ichthyornes, Colymbiformes, Sphenisciformes, Procellariiformes, Ciconiiformes, (Suborders: Steganopodes, Ardeae, Ciconiae, Phoenicopteri), Anseriformes (Sub-orders: Palamedeae, Anseres), Falconiformes (Sub-orders: Cathartae, 1 Craniata may be usefully divided into 3 grades: (a) Branchiata Heterodactyla, which includes Pisces except Cyclostomes.

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bird-of-prey

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