Accipitridae
Let an agent explain the Accipitridae, relay taxonomy, biology, ecology and conservation from ornithological sources, route injured birds to wildlife rescue, and distinguish Accipitridae from falcons, owls, ospreys, secretarybirds and New World vultures.
Research draft, second pass
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Purpose and description
Let an agent explain the Accipitridae, relay taxonomy, biology, ecology and conservation from ornithological sources, route injured birds to wildlife rescue, and distinguish Accipitridae from falcons, owls, ospreys, secretarybirds and New World vultures.
A large family of diurnal birds of prey in the order Accipitriformes, with around 250 species including hawks, eagles, kites, harriers, buzzards and Old World vultures, characterised by hooked beaks, strong talons and keen eyesight, found on every continent except Antarctica; many species are legally protected and threatened by habitat loss, poisoning, persecution and collisions, and injured raptors should be reported to wildlife rescue services rather than handled.
What it is for: Not applicable; a bird family.
It can be explain taxonomy and biology; relay ecology and conservation; describe major groups; route injured birds to rescue.
Distinguishing features
Hooked beak
Strong talons
Diurnal hunters
Worldwide
What it looks like
Birds with hooked beaks, powerful talons, broad or long wings and often brown, grey or white plumage.
Physical character
species: about 250 count - varies by taxonomy
largest: Steller s sea eagle and harpy eagle among heaviest note
US legal protection: Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act 1940 note
How it is recognised
Hawks, eagles, kites, harriers and Old World vultures
Accipitrids, hawks and eagles
Falcons are Falconidae, closer to parrots; owls are nocturnal Strigiformes; ospreys and secretarybirds have their own families; New World vultures are Cathartidae
Related models
is a kind of - in registry terms
is part of -
includes -
is contrasted with -
In practice
Families and kinds
true eagles
Accipiter hawks
buzzards and Buteo hawks
kites
harriers
Old World vultures
Standards and regulation
EU Birds Directive
US Migratory Bird Treaty Act
CITES listings
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 in the UK
Failure modes and hazards
Illegal persecution and poisoning
Handling injured raptors unsafely
Confusing hawks and falcons
Where this came from
wikidata · CC0 1.0
Drafted structure
Bundle to layer to finding to question, as the second pass will find it: 4 bundles · 8 layers · 8 findings · 16 questions.
Understand What Accipitridae are.
Science.
Definition
Definition.
Definition
Definition.
- What is the family Accipitridae, and how does it differ from falcons, owls, ospreys, secretarybirds and New World vultures? definition
- Has someone found an injured bird of prey, in which case contact a wildlife rescue and avoid handling it? boundary
Groups
Major groups.
Groups
Groups.
- How do eagles, hawks, kites, harriers, buzzards and Old World vultures differ? definition
- Which entry fits the specific group? action
Biology Biology.
Science.
Hunting
Hunting and diet.
Hunting
Hunting.
- How do accipitrids hunt and what do they eat? provenance
- Which references are standard? provenance
Taxonomy
Taxonomy.
Taxonomy
Taxonomy.
- How has DNA research reshaped accipitrid classification? provenance
- Which sources are cited? provenance
Conservation Conservation.
Regulation.
Threats
Threats.
Threats
Threats.
- How do poisoning, persecution, lead and wind turbines affect raptors? provenance
- Which entry fits raptor persecution? action
Recovery
Recovery.
Recovery
Recovery.
- How did bans on DDT and reintroductions help species such as the red kite and bald eagle? provenance
- Which entry fits red kite? action
Context Culture.
Context.
Symbols
Symbols.
Symbols
Symbols.
- How are eagles used as national symbols? provenance
- Which entry fits eagle (heraldry)? action
Falconry
Falconry.
Falconry
Falconry.
- How are hawks and eagles used in falconry, and how is it regulated? provenance
- Which entry fits falconry? action
What the second pass must settle
- Should subfamilies be separate entries?
- How should ornithological taxonomies be linked?
- How should conservation status be kept current?