Category: Lauren’s Identity Project (Page 9 of 13)
Peregrine Falcon
Scientific Name: Falco peregrinus
BBL Code: PEFA
Family: Falconidae
Order: Falconiformes
Habitat: Open landscapes and cliffs. Often near water such as oceans, lakes, and marshes.
American Kestrel
Scientific Name: Falco sparverius
BBL Code: AMKE
Family: Falconidae
Order: Falconiformes
Habitat: Open areas such as deserts, grasslands, meadows, and parks.
Red-tailed Hawk
Scientific Name: Buteo jamaicensis
BBL Code: RTHA
Family: Accipitridae
Order: Accipitriformes
Habitat: Open habitats, such as woodlands, deserts, and grasslands.
Cooper’s Hawk
Scientific Name: Accipiter cooperii
BBL Code: COHA
Family: Accipitridae
Order: Accipitriformes
Habitat: Forest and other woodland areas. Can be seen in wooded suburbs.
Northern Harrier
Scientific Name: Circus hudsonius
BBL Code: NOHA
Family: Accipitridae
Order: Accipitriformes
Habitat: Grasslands and wetlands.
Bald Eagle
Scientific Name: Haliaeetus leucocephalus
BBL Code: BAEA
Family: Accipitridae
Order: Accipitriformes
Habitat: Forests and wooded areas near water.
Osprey
Scientific Name: Pandion haliaetus
BBL Code: OSPR
Family: Pandionidae
Order: Accipitriformes
Habitat: Shallow waters. Oceans, rivers, marshes, and lakes.
Turkey Vulture
Scientific Name: Cathartes aura
BBL Code: TUVU
Family: Cathartidae
Order: Accipitriformes
Habitat: Open woodlands and high, secluded spots. Can also be seen in landfills and on roadsides where they scavenge for food.
