Chambers's Encyclopaedia, Volume 4: Dionysius to Friction, p. 534
Falconidæ, a large family of Birds of Prey (q.v.), occupying a position similar to that of
A detailed black and white illustration of the head and foot of a Brazilian Eagle. The head is shown in profile, facing left, with a sharp, hooked beak and a large, prominent eye. The foot is shown below the head, featuring a long, powerful leg with a large, curved talon and two smaller, curved claws on the toes. The feathers are depicted with fine lines and shading to show texture and form.
Head and Foot of Brazilian Eagle. The family includes the Falcons par excellence—e.g. the genus Falco; the Eagles—e.g. Aquila, Haliaëtus; the Buzzards—e.g. Buteo; the Kites—e.g. Milvus, Elanus; the Hawks—e.g. Nisus, Astur; the Harriers—e.g. Circus; the Caracaras—e.g. Ibycter, Polyborus—for which see the separate articles.
