Which bird group is known for having the highest maintenance and highest success rate in hunting?

The group known for having the highest maintenance and the highest success rate in hunting is accipiters. Accipiters, which include species like the Cooper's hawk and sharp-shinned hawk, are adapted for hunting in wooded environments and have a high success rate due to their agility and speed. Their short wings and long tails enable them to maneuver quickly through dense cover while chasing after smaller birds and mammals.

This allows them to excel in environments where their prey can be difficult to catch. However, they also require more intensive care compared to other bird groups, as they need ample space to fly and exercise, a varied diet to maintain their health, and more frequent human interaction to stay accustomed to being handled.

In contrast, while other groups like buteos, which include broad-winged hawks, and falcons may have effective hunting methods and lower maintenance requirements, they don't reach the same combination of high maintenance or hunting success that characterizes accipiters. Owls, with their specialized nocturnal habits and hunting strategies, also present unique care requirements but differ from the high-energy hunting styles of accipiters.