Friday, December 13, 2013

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Hawks, kites and eagles--Falconiformes- Accipitridae

Accipitridae is a family of birds of prey and include hawks, eagles, kites, harriers, and Old World vultures. These birds have powerful hooked beaks, strong legs, powerful talons and keen eyesight. Around 57 species occur in India.

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Black-shouldered Kite Elanus caeruleus   Mt.Abu


Changeable Hawk Eagle Nisaetus cirrhatus cirrhatus   - Adult  Mt. Abu


Crested Serpent Eagle Spilornis cheela cheela  Mt. Abu


Long-legged buzzard (Buteo rufinus)  Mt. Abu


Oriental Honey-buzzard Pernis ptilorhyncus  Female


Oriental Honey-buzzard Pernis ptilorhyncus  Male Mt. Abu


Shikra Accipiter badius. Mt.Abu


White-eyed Buzzard Butastur teesa    Mt. Abu


Common Buzzard Buteo buteo    Mt. Abu


Steppe Eagle Aquila nipalensis   - Adult   Mt. Abu


Black-shouldered Kite Elanus caeruleus   - With prey Mt. Abu


Black-shouldered Kite Elanus caeruleus   - Hovering 


Common Buzzard Buteo buteo    Mt. Abu


Crested Serpent Eagle Spilornis cheela ricketti   Mt. Abu


Long-legged Buzzard Buteo rufinus rufinus  Mt. Abu


Shikra Accipiter badius    Mt. Abu


Shikra Accipiter badius     Mt.Abu


Steppe Eagle Aquila nipalensis   - Adult in flight  Mt. Abu


Shikra Accipiter badius   - Adult male Mt. Abu.


Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus calidus   - Adult in 



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