1. Pelecaniformes, Accipitriformes, Charadriiformes, Falconiformes,
Note: Falcons split out from hawks and eagles; Herons are now in Pelecaniformes

2. Erich D. Jarvis et al. Science 2014; 346:1320-1331

3. Columbidae and passeridae within neoaves not supported as monophyletic
Columbidae and passeridae within neoaves not supported as monophyletic. Radiation from crown birds during KT mass extinction.

4. Prum et al, 2015, Nature

5. Distributions
Frigates
Albatrosses
Alcids

6. Unique Morphologies

7. Well Equipped Hunters
Tomial Tooth of falcon

8. Toes vs. Tarsi

9. Basic Changes in Form Reflect Hunting Modes

10. RSD

11. Raptors Space out

12. Displays

13. Movements

14. Learning

15. Conservation Issues

16. More Conservation Issues

17. Literature Birds of North America, online
Cade, T. J The falcons of the world. Cornell U. Press.
Hailman, J. P How an instinct is learned. Scientific American.
Johnsgard, P. A Hawks, eagles, & falcons of North America. Smithsonian Press, Washington.
Nelson, B Seabirds, their biology and ecology. A&W. New York
Newton, I Population ecology of raptors. T&AD Poyser. London