What are some of the most famous Birds of Prey?

Under the category 'Birds of Prey' are six families. Each family has a scientific name.

The 6 families are Strigiformes (Owls), Pandioniformes (The Osprey), Falconiformes (Falcons and Caracaras'), Sagittariformes (The Secretary Bird) and then there are the family names for the Eagles, Hawks, Buzzards etc. Then there are the New World Vultures.

Under each family there are Sub families.

For example under Strigiformes you have two sub families 'Tytonidae' (Barn Owls) and 'Strigidae' (Typical non heart shaped faced owls).

Under them you have Sub Sub Families. Under Strigidae there are many such as Strix, Otus, Bubo, Asio and many more.

Under the sub sub families you have all the species of owls. For example under Strix you have all the species of Spotted Owls and many more.

More information about different birds of prey can be found at the related link below.