Hawks, Kites, and Eagles
Order: Falconiformes Family: Accipitridae
The family Accipitridae is a family of birds of prey and include hawks, eagles, kites, harriers and Old World vultures. These birds have very large powerful hooked beaks for tearing the flesh from their prey, strong legs, powerful talons, and keen eyesight. There are 233 species world wide, and 28 North American species.
- (SW) Osprey, Pandion haliaetus. all Riverine environments: Colo. R., Gila, Lakes, etc.
- Bald Eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus (–Winter Range–)
- (SW) Northern Harrier, Circus cyaneus (–Winter Range–)
- (SW) Sharp-shinned Hawk, Accipiter striatus (–Winter Range–)
- ( * SW) Cooper's Hawk, Accipiter cooperii ?? Permanent and Winters
- ( * SW) Harris's Hawk, Parabuteo unicinctus (S. Ariz. & Mex)??
- ( * SW) Red-shouldered Hawk, Buteo lineatus from Calif. ?
- (SW) Swainson's Hawk, Buteo swainsoni (Mtns: East & North Ariz.) ?
- (–L–) Zone-tailed Hawk, Buteo albonotatus
- ( * SW) Red-tailed Hawk, Buteo jamaicensis
- (SW) Ferruginous Hawk, Buteo regalis (–Winter Range–)
- Golden Eagle, Aquila chrysaetos (–Winter Range–) and Perm ?
Read more about this topic: List Of Arizona-SW Birds (Yuma County, Arizona)