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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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