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The raptor subfamily Perninae includes a number of medium-sized broad-winged species . These are birds of warmer climates, although the Pernis species (European Honey Buzzard and Oriental Honey Buzzard ) have a more extensive range.
Several of the species in this group eat mainly insects , and the honey-buzzards are specialist feeders on wasp larvae. Reptiles are also taken by several birds in this group.
Species
FAMILY ACCIPITRIDAE Subfamily Elaninae Subfamily Milvinae Subfamily Perninae African Baza, Aviceda cuculoides Madagascar Baza, Aviceda madagascariensis Jerdon's Baza, Aviceda jerdoni Pacific Baza, Aviceda subcristata Black Baza, Aviceda leuphotes Long-tailed Honey-buzzard, Hernicopernis longicauda Black Honey-buzzard, Hernicopernis infuscatus European Honey Buzzard, Pernis apivorus Oriental Honey Buzzard , Pernis ptilorhynchus Barred Honey-buzzard, Pernis celebensis Grey-headed Kite, Leptodon cayanensis White-collared Kite, Leptodon forbesi Hook-billed Kite, Chondrohierax uncinatus Subfamily Accipitrinae Subfamily Buteoninae Subfamily Aegypiinae : Old World vultures Subfamily Circinae : harriers Subfamily Circaetinae : snake-eagles
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Pernis (Netherlands) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (129 words)
Pernis is a village and district of the municipality of Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands.
Pernis is not a full submunicipality (deelgemeente) of Rotterdam, but the former independent municipality nevertheless has its own district council.
Pernis is best known because of its petrochemical industry.
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