This family of birds includes the falcons and caracaras. Internet users will encounter some confusion regarding the taxonomy of the caracaras. According to ITIS the genus name Caracara has replaced the older name Polyborus. However, a variety of scientific names appear on websites.
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- Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) Peregrines, the worlds swiftest birds, are endangered everywhere in Canada and in most places in the United States.
- Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) Identification tips, photo, range map, and taxonomy chart.
- Eurasian Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) Photograph of this species, hovering in flight.
- Aplomado Falcon (Falco femoralis) Photos plus data about this falcon's habitat and diet.
- Crested Caracara (Caracara plancus) Image of this bird taken in Argentina.
- American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) Provides an image, range maps, and facts about this bird's diet and habitat.
- Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) Photo, range maps, and facts about this bird's habitat and diet.
- Merlin (Falco columbarius) Photo, habitat, diet, physical characteristics, and range maps.
- Karearea, The New Zealand Falcon (Falco novaeseelandiae) Describes the breeding and hunting habits of this bird. Includes a photo and an illustration.
- Prairie Falcon (Falco mexicanus) Identification tips, life history, photos, range maps, and taxonomy chart.
- Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) Research project by Jonathan Lauterbach on this raptor including its classification, habitat, reproduction, adaptations, nutrition and interactions with other species.
- Peregrine Falcon Photo documentation and observations of peregrine falcons re-inhabiting historic California coastal eyries after 50 years by field naturalist, Will Sooter.
- Laughing Falcon (Herpetotheres cachinnans) Photographs and sightings from the Internet Bird Collection.
- Striated Caracara (Phalcoboenus australis) Photographs, videos and sightings from the Internet Bird Collection.
- Crested Caracara (Polyborus plancus or Caracara cheriway) Description, photos, habitat, range maps, and other information from the Peregrine Fund.
- Mauritius Kestrel Several photographs of this species and information including its size, habitat, diet, reproduction and how it got its name.
- Teita Falcon Several photographs of this species and information including its size, habitat, diet, reproduction and how it got its name.
- Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni) Facts about this bird's range, natural history, and conservation status. Includes references.
- Bat Falcon (Falco rufigularis) Species account includes data on physical traits, food habits, behavior, and scientific classification.
- Crested Caracara (Caracara cheriway) Description and photos of this large bird that occurs from Texas and Arizona to tropical Central America.
- Striated Caracara (Phalcoboenus australis) Photos of this bird, also called Forster's Caracara, from Sea Lion Island in the Falklands.
- Aplomado Falcon Several photographs and information on this species including its size, habitat, diet, reproduction and how it got its name.
- Peregrine Falcon Several photographs and information on this species including its size, habitat, diet, reproduction and how it got its name.
- Prairie Falcon (Falco mexicanus) Fact sheet includes the habitat, physical traits, and range of this bird.
- Merlin (Falco columbarius) Photo and facts about this bird's habitat, nesting and feeding habits and range in the US.
- Mauritian Kestrel (Falco punctatus) Photo, geographic range, characteristics, food habits, reproduction, behavior, habitat, and conservation status.