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(From Wikipedia) The Accipitridae is one of the three families within the order Accipitriformes, and is a family of small to large birds of prey with strongly hooked bills and variable morphology based on diet.
FACT: Birds in this family are extremely variable based on their specialization, from tiny 3oz sparrowhawks to vultures with a massive 10 foot wingspan!
Currently discovered: 2/12 Subfamilies
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