Caracaras and Falcons
Order: Falconiformes. Family: Falconidae
Falconidae is a family of diurnal birds of prey, notably the falcons and caracaras. They differ from hawks, eagles, and kites in that they kill with their beaks instead of their feet. In Massachusetts, seven species have been recorded.
- Crested Caracara, Caracara cheriway (R)
- Eurasian Kestrel, Falco tinnunculus (R)
- American Kestrel, Falco sparverius (n)
- Merlin, Falco columbarius
- Red-footed Falcon, Falco vespertinus (R)
- Gyrfalcon, Falco rusticolus
- Peregrine Falcon, Falco peregrinus (n)
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Massachusetts
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