List of Birds of Hawaii - Hawks, Kites, and Eagles

Hawks, Kites, and Eagles

Order: Accipitriformes. 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 flesh from their prey, strong legs, powerful talons, and keen eyesight.

  • Black Kite, Milvus migrans (A)
  • White-tailed Eagle, Haliaeetus albicilla (A)
  • Steller Sea-eagle, Haliaeetus pelagicus (A)
  • Northern Harrier, Circus cyaneus (A)
  • Chinese Goshawk, Accipiter soloensis (A)
  • Hawaiian Hawk, Buteo solitarius (*)
  • Rough-legged Hawk, Buteo lagopus (A)
  • Golden Eagle, Aquila chrysaetos (A)

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