Some widespread North American species in this family are the bald. See here.ĭISCLAIMER: Identifications based on the Feather atlas cannot be considered definitive unless confirmed by a qualified expert. Photo: Michele Black/Audubon Photography Awards. The Accipitridae includes the hawks, eagles, kites, harriers, and Eurasian vultures. Fish and Wildlife Service and their state wildlife or natural resource agency. Individuals or institutions wishing to use bird feathers, bones, or whole specimens for educational or research purposes must apply for permits from the U.S. More information on the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and the list of MBTA-protected species can be found here.Įxceptions do exist for the feathers of legally-hunted waterfowl or other migratory gamebirds, and for the use of feathers by Native Americans.
They belong to the family Falconidae, only distantly related to the Accipitriformes above. Falcons and kestrels are medium-size birds of prey with long pointed wings, and many are particularly swift flyers. There is no exemption for molted feathers or those taken from road- or window-killed birds. Booted eagles have legs and feet feathered to the toes and build very large stick nests. This protects wild birds by preventing their killing by collectors and the commercial trade in their feathers, and extends to all feathers, regardless of how they were obtained. 24 June 2009 List of Birds of Prey A complete list of birds of prey within the Accipitridae family is shown below.
The possession of feathers and other parts of native North American birds without a permit is prohibited by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA).
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