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Accipitridae - Eagles, Hawks, Kites, Osprey, Old Word Vultures

There are around 238 species of birds in this family. They are found in all parts of the world, except for Antarctica. They are usually brown, black, or gray in color and have strong, sharp talons and hooked bills.

Osprey

Classification

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