- Falcon - Wikipedia
Falcons ( ˈfɒlkən, ˈfɔːl -, ˈfæl - ) are birds of prey in the genus Falco, which includes about 40 species
- 8 Types of Falcons in North America - Wildlife Informer
Falcons live all over the world, and there are as many as 35 species of true falcons in the genus falco of the family Falconidae (which includes hawks and other birds of prey) This article, however, will focus on the eight types of falcons that can be found in North America 1 American kestrel
- Falcon | Bird of Prey, Hunting Migration | Britannica
Falcon, any of nearly 60 species of hawks of the family Falconidae (order Falconiformes), diurnal birds of prey characterized by long, pointed wings and swift, powerful flight The name is applied in a restricted sense, as true falcons, to the genus Falco, which numbers more than 35 species
- All The Falcons In California And Their Calls (ID, Photos, When To Spot)
Seven of the eleven types of Falcons found in North America have been spotted in California Four of these are regularly occurring (common) and three are rare or accidental species in the state The common types are the American Kestrel, Peregrine Falcon, Merlin, and Prairie Falcon
- 19 Different Types of Falcons With Facts and Photos
Falcons are highly specialized carnivores that actively hunt for prey which include reptiles, rodents, insects, smaller birds, and small vertebrates They are the largest genus in the family Falconidae, and their genus is called Falco
- American Peregrine Falcons in California
The peregrine falcon is one of the most widely distributed raptors Its full range extends from the tundra to the tropics and contains a wide range of habitats from wetlands, deserts, forests and islands
- Peregrine Falcon Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of . . .
Peregrine Falcons are the largest falcon over most of the continent, with long, pointed wings and a long tail Be sure to look at shape as well as size—long primary feathers give the Peregrine a long-winged shape
- Falcon Facts, Types, Classification, Habitat, Diet, Adaptations, Pictures
Falcons are any of the diurnal birds of prey belonging to the family Falconidae, distinguished by their thin, tapered wings Known for their amazing flying abilities, they possess plumes or ‘flags’ on the legs and have a small projection in their beak that is developed into a ‘tooth’
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