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Which falconiform species hunt or forage on the ground?

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Red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis). — Falconiform Red-tailed hawk (*Buteo jamaicensis*).

While most falconiforms hunt from perches or on the wing, several species are known to hunt or forage on the ground.

The secretary bird (Sagittarius serpentarius) is the most notable example, as it is primarily terrestrial. It descends to the ground after daybreak to hunt, using its long, cranelike legs to walk at a rapid, steady pace and employing quick stamping steps to flush out prey.12

Other species that walk on the ground to forage include:
* Chanting goshawks2
* Honey buzzards, which are known to dig out wasps' nests2
* Spotted eagles2

Additionally, the Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus) exhibits unique ground-foraging behavior by using its beak to hurl stones at ostrich eggs to break them. While caracaras are also known for their long legs and ground-dwelling tendencies, they are primarily scavengers that feed on carrion, reptiles, and amphibians.23