order Falconiformes

Definitions of order Falconiformes
  1. noun
    chiefly diurnal carnivorous birds having hooked beaks and long talons with opposable hind toe: falcons; hawks; eagles; ospreys; caracaras; vultures
    synonyms: Falconiformes
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    animal order
    the order of animals
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