Accipitriformes
WordNet
noun
(1) In some classifications an alternative name for the Falconiformes
WiktionaryText
Proper noun
Accipitriformes
- A taxonomic order, within subclass Neognathae - diurnal birds of prey.
Related terms
- families
- Accipitridae (hawks eagles etc)
- Cathartidae (New World vultures)
- Pandionidae (ospreys)
- Sagittardae (secretary bird)