Falconiformes are a group of birds that includes falcons and caracaras, known for their extraordinary predatory skills and remarkable adaptations for hunting. Unlike other raptors, falcons deliver kills using their beaks rather than their talons. They belong to a distinct order, separate from hawks and eagles, highlighting their unique evolutionary path.
- High-speed flight and exceptional vision aid in hunting.
- Include both swift aerial predators (falcons) and versatile scavengers (caracaras).
- Defined by unique anatomical features such as tomial teeth on their beaks.
Unlike other raptors, falcons use their beaks to deliver the killing blow.
Falconiformes are known for high-speed flight, sharp talons, and exceptional vision, but they are diurnal hunters.