Hawks, Kites, and Eagles
Order: Falconiformes. Family: Accipitridae
Accipitridae is a family of birds of prey and includes hawks, eagles, kites, harriers, and Old World vultures. These birds have large powerful hooked beaks for tearing flesh from their prey, strong legs, powerful talons, and keen eyesight. Twelve species have been recorded in Tasmania, while there are no confirmed records of a thirteenth species, the Spotted Harrier.
- Osprey, Pandion haliaetus (V)
- Black-shouldered Kite, Elanus axillaris (V)
- Black-breasted Buzzard, Hamirostra melanosternon (V)
- White-bellied Sea Eagle, Haliaeetus leucogaster
- Whistling Kite, Haliastur sphenurus
- Black Kite, Milvus migrans (V)
- Brown Goshawk, Accipiter fasciatus
- Grey Goshawk, Accipiter novaehollandiae
- Collared Sparrowhawk, Accipiter cirrocephalus
- Swamp Harrier, Circus approximans
- Wedge-tailed Eagle, Aquila audax
- Little Eagle, Hieraeetus morphnoides (V)
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Tasmania