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Accipitridae - Eagles, Hawks, Kites, Old World Vultures

There are around 250 species of birds in this family. They are found in all parts of the world, except for Antarctica. They live in a wide variety of habitats including deserts, forests, grasslands, and wetlands.

The birds in this family eat birds, fish, small mammals, carrion, and fruit. They kill their prey by squeezing and puncturing it with their talons. They usually nest in trees, and most pairs mate for more than one year. They are excellent fliers and have a great sense of sight.

Birds in this family are usually brown, black, or gray in color and have strong, sharp talons and hooked bills. Their eyes are yellow, red, or hazel. They can have wingspans from 18 inches to 9 feet. Females are usually larger than males.

  • The shikra is found in Asia and Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Shikra
    (Accipiter badius)
    The shikra is found in Asia and Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The collared sparrowhawk is found in Australia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Collared Sparrowhawk
    (Accipiter cirrocephalus)
    The collared sparrowhawk is found in Australia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • Cooper's hawk breeds across southern Canada south to Mexico and Central America. It winters in the United States and Mexico. Cooper's hawk breeds in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Cooper's Hawk
    (Accipiter cooperii)
    Cooper's hawk breeds across southern Canada south to Mexico and Central America. It winters in the United States and Mexico. Cooper's hawk breeds in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The brown goshawk is found in Australia, the Christmas Island, Indonesia, New Caledonia, Norfolk Island, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, and Vanuatu. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Brown Goshawk
    (Accipiter fasciatus)
    The brown goshawk is found in Australia, the Christmas Island, Indonesia, New Caledonia, Norfolk Island, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, and Vanuatu. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • Frances's sparrowhawk is found in Comoros, Madagascar, and Mayotte. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Frances's Sparrowhawk
    (Accipiter francesiae)
    Frances's sparrowhawk is found in Comoros, Madagascar, and Mayotte. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The northern goshawk is found throughout the United States and Canada, except for the southeastern U.S.. It breeds in New Hampshire. It is is also found in the mountains in Mexico and in northern Europe and Asia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Northern Goshawk
    (Accipiter gentilis)
    The northern goshawk is found throughout the United States and Canada, except for the southeastern U.S.. It breeds in New Hampshire. It is is also found in the mountains in Mexico and in northern Europe and Asia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Japanese sparrowhawk is found in Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, North and South Korea, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Japanese Sparrowhawk
    (Accipiter gularis)
    The Japanese sparrowhawk is found in Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, North and South Korea, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Eurasian sparrowhawk is found in Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Eurasian Sparrowhawk
    (Accipiter nisus)
    The Eurasian sparrowhawk is found in Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The gray goshawk is found in Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Gray Goshawk
    (Accipiter novaehollandiae)
    The gray goshawk is found in Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The sharp-shinned hawk is found throughout Canada, the U.S. Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. It breeds in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Sharp-shinned Hawk
    (Accipiter striatus)
    The sharp-shinned hawk is found throughout Canada, the U.S. Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. It breeds in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The African goshawk is found in Sub-Saharan Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    African Goshawk
    (Accipiter tachiro)
    The African goshawk is found in Sub-Saharan Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The crested goshawk is found in Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Crested Goshawk
    (Accipiter trivirgatus)
    The crested goshawk is found in Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The besra is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Besra
    (Accipiter virgatus)
    The besra is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The wedge-tailed eagle is found in Australia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Wedge-tailed Eagle
    (Aquila audax)
    The wedge-tailed eagle is found in Australia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The golden eagle is found across the U.S., except for the in the Southeast. It is also found in Canada, northern Mexico, Europe, northern Africa and northern Asia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Golden Eagle
    (Aquila chrysaetos)
    The golden eagle is found across the U.S., except for the in the Southeast. It is also found in Canada, northern Mexico, Europe, northern Africa and northern Asia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The steppe eagle is found in Central Europe, Asia, and Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
    Steppe Eagle
    (Aquila nipalensis)
    The steppe eagle is found in Central Europe, Asia, and Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
  • The tawny eagle is found in Africa and western Asia. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Tawny Eagle
    (Aquila rapax)
    The tawny eagle is found in Africa and western Asia. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The African hawk-eagle is found in Sub-Saharan Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    African Hawk-eagle
    (Aquila spilogaster)
    The African hawk-eagle is found in Sub-Saharan Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • Verreaux's eagle is found in the hilly and mountainous regions of southern and eastern Africa. It is also found in Western Asia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Verreaux's Eagle
    (Aquila verreauxii)
    Verreaux's eagle is found in the hilly and mountainous regions of southern and eastern Africa. It is also found in Western Asia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The black baza is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Black Baza
    (Aviceda leuphotes)
    The black baza is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Pacific baza is found in Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Timor-Leste. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Pacific Baza
    (Aviceda subcristata)
    The Pacific baza is found in Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Timor-Leste. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The black-collared hawk is found in Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Black-collared Hawk
    (Busarellus nigricollis)
    The black-collared hawk is found in Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The white-eyed buzzard is found in Bangladesh, China, India, Iran, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    White-eyed Buzzard
    (Butastur teesa)
    The white-eyed buzzard is found in Bangladesh, China, India, Iran, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The augur buzzard is found in Burundi, Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Augur Buzzard
    (Buteo augur)
    The augur buzzard is found in Burundi, Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The common buzzard is found in Europe, Asia, and Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Common Buzzard
    (Buteo buteo)
    The common buzzard is found in Europe, Asia, and Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Galapagos hawk is found in the Galápagos Islands. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Galapagos Hawk
    (Buteo galapagoensis)
    The Galapagos hawk is found in the Galápagos Islands. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The upland buzzard is found in Bhutan, China, India, Kazakhstan, North and South Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Nepal, Russia, and Tajikistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Upland Buzzard
    (Buteo hemilasius)
    The upland buzzard is found in Bhutan, China, India, Kazakhstan, North and South Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Nepal, Russia, and Tajikistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The red-tailed hawk breeds in most parts of the United States and Canada south to Mexico and Central America. Birds in the northern most part of its range may migrate south in the winter. The red-tailed hawk breeds in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Red-tailed Hawk
    (Buteo jamaicensis)
    The red-tailed hawk breeds in most parts of the United States and Canada south to Mexico and Central America. Birds in the northern most part of its range may migrate south in the winter. The red-tailed hawk breeds in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The rough-legged hawk breeds in the arctic tundra and taiga of Alaska and Canada. It winters in much of the lower 48 states, including New Hampshire. It is also found in Europe and Asia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Rough-legged Hawk
    (Buteo lagopus)
    The rough-legged hawk breeds in the arctic tundra and taiga of Alaska and Canada. It winters in much of the lower 48 states, including New Hampshire. It is also found in Europe and Asia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The red-shouldered hawk is found in the eastern U.S. and in California and Mexico. It is also found in Canada. The red-shouldered hawk breeds in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Red-shouldered Hawk
    (Buteo lineatus)
    The red-shouldered hawk is found in the eastern U.S. and in California and Mexico. It is also found in Canada. The red-shouldered hawk breeds in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The gray hawk is found from Texas and Arizona south to the Amazon Basin in South America. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Gray Hawk
    (Buteo nitidus)
    The gray hawk is found from Texas and Arizona south to the Amazon Basin in South America. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The mountain buzzard is found in Burundi, Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    Mountain Buzzard
    (Buteo oreophilus)
    The mountain buzzard is found in Burundi, Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • The broad-winged hawk breeds throughout the eastern United States and much of southern Canada. It winters in extreme southern Florida, southern Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. The broad-winged hawk breeds in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Broad-winged Hawk
    (Buteo platypterus)
    The broad-winged hawk breeds throughout the eastern United States and much of southern Canada. It winters in extreme southern Florida, southern Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. The broad-winged hawk breeds in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The ferruginous hawk is found in the western U.S. south into Mexico. It is the largest American hawk. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Ferruginous Hawk
    (Buteo regalis)
    The ferruginous hawk is found in the western U.S. south into Mexico. It is the largest American hawk. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The long-legged buzzard is found in Europe, Africa, and Asia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Long-legged Buzzard
    (Buteo rufinus)
    The long-legged buzzard is found in Europe, Africa, and Asia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The jackal buzzard is found in Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, and Swaziland. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Jackal Buzzard
    (Buteo rufofuscus)
    The jackal buzzard is found in Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, and Swaziland. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Hawaiian hawk is the only hawk native to Hawaii where it is known as the Io. It is an endanged species in the U.S. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    Hawaiian Hawk
    (Buteo solitarius)
    The Hawaiian hawk is the only hawk native to Hawaii where it is known as the Io. It is an endanged species in the U.S. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • Swainson's hawk breeds from extreme western Canada south through most of the western United States and south to Mexico. It winters south to Argentina. A small number of Swainson's hawks winter in Florida. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Swainson's Hawk
    (Buteo swainsoni)
    Swainson's hawk breeds from extreme western Canada south through most of the western United States and south to Mexico. It winters south to Argentina. A small number of Swainson's hawks winter in Florida. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The common black-hawk is found from the Southwestern U.S. south through Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. It is also found in the Caribbean. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Common Black-hawk
    (Buteogallus anthracinus)
    The common black-hawk is found from the Southwestern U.S. south through Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. It is also found in the Caribbean. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The crowned solitary eagle is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
    Crowned Solitary Eagle
    (Buteogallus coronatus)
    The crowned solitary eagle is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
  • The Cuban black hawk is found in coastal areas of Cuba. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    Cuban Black Hawk
    (Buteogallus gundlachii)
    The Cuban black hawk is found in coastal areas of Cuba. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • The Savanna hawk is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Savanna Hawk
    (Buteogallus meridionalis)
    The Savanna hawk is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Great black hawk is found in Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Great Black Hawk
    (Buteogallus urubitinga)
    The Great black hawk is found in Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The African swallow-tailed kite, also known as the scissor-tailed kite, is found in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia, Sudan, Togo, and Uganda. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    African Swallow-tailed Kite
    (Chelictinia riocourii)
    The African swallow-tailed kite, also known as the scissor-tailed kite, is found in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia, Sudan, Togo, and Uganda. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • Beaudouin's snake-eagle is found in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sudan, and Uganda. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Beaudouin's Snake-eagle
    (Circaetus beaudouini)
    Beaudouin's snake-eagle is found in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sudan, and Uganda. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The brown snake-eagle is found in Sub-Saharan Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Brown Snake-eagle
    (Circaetus cinereus)
    The brown snake-eagle is found in Sub-Saharan Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The short-toed snake-eagle is found in Africa, Europe, and Asia. Snakes make up a large part of its diet. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Short-toed Snake-eagle
    (Circaetus gallicus)
    The short-toed snake-eagle is found in Africa, Europe, and Asia. Snakes make up a large part of its diet. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The black-chested snake-eagle is found in Botswana, Burundi, Central African Republic, Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
    Black-chested Snake-eagle
    (Circaetus pectoralis)
    The black-chested snake-eagle is found in Botswana, Burundi, Central African Republic, Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
  • Western marsh-harriers, like their name suggests, are found in wetlands. They are found in Africa, Europe, and Asia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Western Marsh-harrier
    (Circus aeruginosus)
    Western marsh-harriers, like their name suggests, are found in wetlands. They are found in Africa, Europe, and Asia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Swamp harrier is found in Australia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Indonesia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, and Vanuatu. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Swamp Harrier
    (Circus approximans)
    The Swamp harrier is found in Australia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Indonesia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, and Vanuatu. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The spotted harrier is found in Australia and Indonesia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Spotted Harrier
    (Circus assimilis)
    The spotted harrier is found in Australia and Indonesia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The long-winged harrier is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Long-winged Harrier
    (Circus buffoni)
    The long-winged harrier is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The northern harrier is found throughout Canada and the U.S. south into Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America and northern South America. It is also found in Europe, Asia, and Africa. It breeds in New Hampshire, where it is an endangered species. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Northern Harrier
    (Circus cyaneus)
    The northern harrier is found throughout Canada and the U.S. south into Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America and northern South America. It is also found in Europe, Asia, and Africa. It breeds in New Hampshire, where it is an endangered species. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • Montagu's harrier is found in Europe, Asia, and Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Montagu's Harrier
    (Circus pygargus)
    Montagu's harrier is found in Europe, Asia, and Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Eastern marsh-harrier is found in Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, North Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Eastern Marsh-harrier
    (Circus spilonotus)
    The Eastern marsh-harrier is found in Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, North Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The greater spotted eagle is found in Europe, Asia, and northern Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Greater Spotted Eagle
    (Clanga clanga)
    The greater spotted eagle is found in Europe, Asia, and northern Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The Indian spotted eagle is found in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Myanmar, and Nepal. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Indian Spotted Eagle
    (Clanga hastata)
    The Indian spotted eagle is found in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Myanmar, and Nepal. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The American swallow-tailed kite is found in The American swallow-tailed kite is found in the southeastern U.S., Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    American Swallow-tailed Kite
    (Elanoides forficatus)
    The American swallow-tailed kite is found in The American swallow-tailed kite is found in the southeastern U.S., Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The black-shouldered kite is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Black-shouldered Kite
    (Elanus axillaris)
    The black-shouldered kite is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The black-winged kite is found in Africa and Asia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Black-winged Kite
    (Elanus caeruleus)
    The black-winged kite is found in Africa and Asia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The white-tailed kite is found along the west coast of the U.S. south through Mexico, Central America, and South America. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    White-tailed Kite
    (Elanus leucurus)
    The white-tailed kite is found along the west coast of the U.S. south through Mexico, Central America, and South America. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The white-tailed hawk is found from Texas to Argentina. It is also found in the Caribbean. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    White-tailed Hawk
    (Geranoaetus albicaudatus)
    The white-tailed hawk is found from Texas to Argentina. It is also found in the Caribbean. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The black-chested buzzard-eagle is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Black-chested Buzzard-eagle
    (Geranoaetus melanoleucus)
    The black-chested buzzard-eagle is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The crane hawk is found in Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Crane Hawk
    (Geranoaetus melanoleucus)
    The crane hawk is found in Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The variable hawk, also known as the red-backed hawk, is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Falkland Islands, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Variable Hawk
    (Geranoaetus polyosoma)
    The variable hawk, also known as the red-backed hawk, is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Falkland Islands, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The lammergeier, also known as the bearded vulture, is found in Asia, Europe, and Africa. This large Old World vulture has been recorded on Mount Everest at 24, 600 feet above sea level. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    Lammergeier
    (Gypaetus barbatus)
    The lammergeier, also known as the bearded vulture, is found in Asia, Europe, and Africa. This large Old World vulture has been recorded on Mount Everest at 24, 600 feet above sea level. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • The palm-nut vulture is found in Sub-Saharan Africa. Over 50% of the diet of this unusual bird of prey is made up of vegetation. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Palm-nut Vulture
    (Gypohierax angolensis)
    The palm-nut vulture is found in Sub-Saharan Africa. Over 50% of the diet of this unusual bird of prey is made up of vegetation. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The white-backed vulture is found in Sub-Saharan Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
    White-backed Vulture
    (Gyps africanus)
    The white-backed vulture is found in Sub-Saharan Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
  • The white-rumped vulture is found in Afghanistan, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Iran, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
    White-rumped Vulture
    (Gyps bengalensis)
    The white-rumped vulture is found in Afghanistan, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Iran, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
  • The Cape vulture is found in Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Cape Vulture
    (Gyps coprotheres)
    The Cape vulture is found in Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The Griffon vulture is found in southern Europe, south central Asia, and northern Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Griffon Vulture
    (Gyps fulvus)
    The Griffon vulture is found in southern Europe, south central Asia, and northern Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Himalayan griffon is found in Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Thailand, and Uzbekistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    Himalayan Griffon
    (Gyps himalayensis)
    The Himalayan griffon is found in Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Thailand, and Uzbekistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • The Indian vulture is found in Pakistan and India. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
    Indian Vulture
    (Gyps indicus)
    The Indian vulture is found in Pakistan and India. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
  • Rueppell's vulture is found in central Africa from Maurtania and Guinea east to Somalia and Tanzania. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
    Rueppell's Vulture
    (Gyps rueppellii)
    Rueppell's vulture is found in central Africa from Maurtania and Guinea east to Somalia and Tanzania. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
  • The white-tailed eagle is found in Europe and Asia. It is the largest eagle found in Europe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    White-tailed Eagle
    (Haliaeetus albicilla)
    The white-tailed eagle is found in Europe and Asia. It is the largest eagle found in Europe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The bald eagle breeds from Alaska east to Newfoundland and in scattered locations throughout the United States. It winters along coasts and large rivers in much of the United States and Canada. The bald eagle breeds in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Bald Eagle
    (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
    The bald eagle breeds from Alaska east to Newfoundland and in scattered locations throughout the United States. It winters along coasts and large rivers in much of the United States and Canada. The bald eagle breeds in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The white-bellied sea-eagle is found in Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    White-bellied Sea-eagle
    (Haliaeetus leucogaster)
    The white-bellied sea-eagle is found in Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • Pallas's fish-eagle is found in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
    Pallas's Fish-eagle
    (Haliaeetus leucoryphus)
    Pallas's fish-eagle is found in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
  • Steller's sea-eagle is found in China, Japan, North and South Korea, and Russia. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Steller's Sea-eagle
    (Haliaeetus pelagicus)
    Steller's sea-eagle is found in China, Japan, North and South Korea, and Russia. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The African fish-eagle is found in China, Japan, North and South Korea, and Russia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    African Fish-eagle
    (Haliaeetus vocifer)
    The African fish-eagle is found in China, Japan, North and South Korea, and Russia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Madagascar fish-eagle is one of the rarest birds of prey and is the largest raptor in Madagascar. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
    Madagascar Fish-eagle
    (Haliaeetus vociferoides)
    The Madagascar fish-eagle is one of the rarest birds of prey and is the largest raptor in Madagascar. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
  • The Brahminy kite is found in Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Singapore, the Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Brahminy Kite
    (Haliastur indus)
    The Brahminy kite is found in Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Singapore, the Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The whistling kite is found in Australia, Indonesia, New Caledonia, and Papua New Guinea. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Whistling Kite
    (Haliastur sphenurus)
    The whistling kite is found in Australia, Indonesia, New Caledonia, and Papua New Guinea. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The black-breasted buzzard is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Black-breasted Buzzard
    (Hamirostra melanosternon)
    The black-breasted buzzard is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The black solitary eagle is found in Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    Black Solitary Eagle
    (Harpyhaliaetus solitarius)
    The black solitary eagle is found in Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • The little eagle is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Little Eagle
    (Hieraaetus morphnoides)
    The little eagle is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The booted eagle is found in Europe, Asia, and Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Booted Eagle
    (Hieraaetus pennatus)
    The booted eagle is found in Europe, Asia, and Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • Wahlberg's eagle is the most common eagle in Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Wahlberg's Eagle
    (Hieraaetus wahlbergi)
    Wahlberg's eagle is the most common eagle in Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The lesser fish-eagle is found in the foothills of the Himalayas.IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    Lesser Fish-eagle
    (Icthyophaga humilis)
    The lesser fish-eagle is found in the foothills of the Himalayas.IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • The gray-headed fish-eagle is found from India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, east through Southeast Asia, to the Philippines and Sulawesi. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    Gray-headed Fish-eagle
    (Icthyophaga ichthyaetus)
    The gray-headed fish-eagle is found from India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, east through Southeast Asia, to the Philippines and Sulawesi. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • The Mississippi kite is found in the southeast U.S. and along the Gulf Coast south to South America. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Mississippi Kite
    (Ictinia mississippiensis)
    The Mississippi kite is found in the southeast U.S. and along the Gulf Coast south to South America. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The plumbeous kite is found in Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Plumbeous Kite
    (Ictinia plumbea)
    The plumbeous kite is found in Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • Lizards and small snakes make up a large part of the lizard buzzard's diet. It is found in Sub-Saharan Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Lizard Buzzard
    (Kaupifalco monogrammicus)
    Lizards and small snakes make up a large part of the lizard buzzard's diet. It is found in Sub-Saharan Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The gray-headed kite is found in Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Gray-headed Kite
    (Leptodon cayanensis)
    The gray-headed kite is found in Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The white-necked hawk is found in the eastern coastal forests of Brazil. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    White-necked Hawk
    (Leucopternis lacernulatus)
    The white-necked hawk is found in the eastern coastal forests of Brazil. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The semiplumbeous hawk is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, and Panama. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Semiplumbeous Hawk
    (Leucopternis semiplumbeus)
    The semiplumbeous hawk is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, and Panama. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The long-crested eagle is found in Sub-Saharan Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Long-crested Eagle
    (Lophaetus occipitalis)
    The long-crested eagle is found in Sub-Saharan Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The bat hawk preys on bats. It is found in Africa, Asia, and the South Pacfic. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Bat Hawk
    (Macheiramphus alcinus)
    The bat hawk preys on bats. It is found in Africa, Asia, and the South Pacfic. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • Doria's goshawk is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Doria's Goshawk
    (Megatriorchis doriae)
    Doria's goshawk is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The pale chanting-goshawk is found in Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Pale Chanting-goshawk
    (Melierax canorus)
    The pale chanting-goshawk is found in Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • During breeding, dark chanting-goshawk pairs chant melodiously from the treetops before nesting. The dark-chanting goshawk is found in central Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Dark Chanting-goshawk
    (Melierax metabates)
    During breeding, dark chanting-goshawk pairs chant melodiously from the treetops before nesting. The dark-chanting goshawk is found in central Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The eastern-chanting goshawk is found in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania, and Uganda. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Eastern Chanting-goshawk
    (Melierax poliopterus)
    The eastern-chanting goshawk is found in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania, and Uganda. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Gabar goshawk is found in Sub-Saharan Africa and southwest Arabia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Gabar Goshawk
    (Micronisus gabar)
    The Gabar goshawk is found in Sub-Saharan Africa and southwest Arabia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The black kite is probably the world's most abundant bird of prey. It is found in across Europe, Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Black Kite
    (Milvus migrans)
    The black kite is probably the world's most abundant bird of prey. It is found in across Europe, Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The red kite is primarily a scavenger. It breeds from Spain and Portugal east through central Europe to Ukraine; north to Sweden, Latvia and the U.K.; and south to Italy. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Red Kite
    (Milvus milvus)
    The red kite is primarily a scavenger. It breeds from Spain and Portugal east through central Europe to Ukraine; north to Sweden, Latvia and the U.K.; and south to Italy. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Barred hawk is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, and Peru. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Barred Hawk
    (Morphnarchus princeps)
    The Barred hawk is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, and Peru. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The crested eagle is found in Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    Crested Eagle
    (Morphnus guianensis)
    The crested eagle is found in Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • The hooded vulture is found in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is the only vulture in Africa that is commonly found around towns and villages as well as in forests. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
    Hooded Vulture
    (Necrosyrtes monachus)
    The hooded vulture is found in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is the only vulture in Africa that is commonly found around towns and villages as well as in forests. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
  • The Egyptian vulture is found in southern Europe, southwestern Asia, and northern and central Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
    Egyptian Vulture
    (Neophron percnopterus)
    The Egyptian vulture is found in southern Europe, southwestern Asia, and northern and central Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
  • The changeable hawk-eagle is found in Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Changeable Hawk-eagle
    (Nisaetus cirrhatus)
    The changeable hawk-eagle is found in Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Sulawesi hawk-eagle is found in Indonesia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Sulawesi Hawk-eagle
    (Nisaetus lanceolatus)
    The Sulawesi hawk-eagle is found in Indonesia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The mountain hawk-eagle is found in Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    Mountain Hawk-eagle
    (Nisaetus nipalensis)
    The mountain hawk-eagle is found in Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • Harris's hawk is found in the southwestern U.S. south into South America. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Harris's Hawk
    (Parabuteo unicinctus)
    Harris's hawk is found in the southwestern U.S. south into South America. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The European honey-buzzard is not really a buzzard, it is a kite. It breeds in Europe and western Asia and winters in Africa. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
    European Honey-buzzard
    (Pernis apivorus)
    The European honey-buzzard is not really a buzzard, it is a kite. It breeds in Europe and western Asia and winters in Africa. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
  • The Philippine eagle is found in the Philippines. It is the world's largest eagle. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
    Philippine Eagle
    (Pithecophaga jefferyi)
    The Philippine eagle is found in the Philippines. It is the world's largest eagle. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
  • This large eagle is found in Sub-Saharan Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
    Martial Eagle
    (Polemaetus bellicosus)
    This large eagle is found in Sub-Saharan Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
  • The Madagascar harrier-hawk is found in Madagascar. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
    Madagascar Harrier-hawk
    (Polyboroides radiatus)
    The Madagascar harrier-hawk is found in Madagascar. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
  • The African harrier-hawk is a large hawk found in Sub-Saharan Africa. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
    African Harrier-hawk
    (Polyboroides typus)
    The African harrier-hawk is a large hawk found in Sub-Saharan Africa. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
  • The white hawk is found in Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    White Hawk
    (Pseudastur albicollis)
    The white hawk is found in Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The snail kite is found in Florida, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
    Snail Kite
    (Rostrhamus sociabilis)
    The snail kite is found in Florida, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
  • The roadside hawk is found in Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Roadside Hawk
    (Rupornis magnirostris
    The roadside hawk is found in Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The red-headed vulture is found in Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
    Red-headed Vulture
    (Sarcogyps calvus)
    The red-headed vulture is found in Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
  • The crested serpent-eagle is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
    Crested Serpent-eagle
    (Spilornis cheela)
    The crested serpent-eagle is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist: Least Concern
  • The ornate hawk-eagle is found in Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    Ornate Hawk-eagle
    (Spizaetus ornatus)
    The ornate hawk-eagle is found in Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • The bateleur is found in Sub-Saharan Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
    Bateleur
    (Terathopius ecaudatus)
    The bateleur is found in Sub-Saharan Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered

Did You Know?

The Red-tailed hawk is one of the birds in this family.
The Red-tailed hawk is one of the birds in this family.

World Status Key

Status and range is taken from IUCN Redlist

Least Concern
Near Threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically Endangered
Extinct in the Wild
Extinct
Not Enough Data

U.S. Status Key

Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife

Threatened in US
Endangered in US
Introduced

NH Status Key

Status taken from NH Fish and Game

Threatened in NH
Endangered in NH
Breeds in NH (birds)

Location Key

Africa
Asia
Australia/Oceania
Europe
North/Central America
south america alt
South America

New Hampshire Species

Bald Eagle - Haliaeetus leucocephalusLeast ConcernNorth/Central America
Broad-Winged Hawk - Buteo platypterusLeast ConcernNorth/Central AmericaSouth America
Cooper's Hawk - Accipiter cooperiiLeast ConcernNorth/Central America
Northern Goshawk - Accipiter gentilisLeast ConcernNorth/Central AmericaEuropeAsia
Red-Tailed Hawk - Buteo jamaicensisLeast ConcernNorth/Central America

Other Species Around the World

Swainson's Hawk - Buteo swainsoniLeast ConcernNorth/Central AmericaSouth America

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