Family Accipitridae

Animals in the family Accipitridae on Global Animal Guide. The guide features 6 species in this family — each profile answers the most-searched questions first.

Bald eagle with a white head and yellow beak perched on a branch

Least Concern

Bird

Bald Eagle

The fish-hunting raptor and national bird of the United States

Northern goshawk with barred grey underparts launching through a mature pine forest

Least Concern

Bird

Northern Goshawk

Powerful forest hawk of the north

Northern harrier gliding low over a marsh with white rump patch and owl-like facial disc visible

Least Concern

Bird

Northern Harrier

Owl-faced hawk of North American marshes

Golden eagle perched on a rocky crag showing golden-brown nape feathers and powerful talons

Least Concern

Bird

Golden Eagle

One of the largest and fastest birds of prey

Red-tailed hawk perched on a branch showing its rust-red tail and hooked beak against a blue sky

Least Concern

Bird

Red-tailed Hawk

North America's most familiar soaring hawk

Griffon vulture with broad wings and pale bald head perched on a rocky crag

Endangered

Bird

Vulture

Nature's clean-up crew on broad soaring wings