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Find diurnal birds of prey information at Animal Diversity Web
Diurnal birds of prey
Falconiformes
Diurnal birds of prey are raptors that hunt in the daytime. They can be found around the world, totaling 285 species. These carnivorous birds have curved, hooked bills. In addition to hawks, eagles, and falcons, this group includes vultures.
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