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Falcon - Wikipedia The largest falcon is the gyrfalcon at up to 65 cm (26 in) in length The smallest falcon species is the pygmy falcon, which measures just 20 cm (7 9 in) As with hawks and owls, falcons exhibit sexual dimorphism, with the females typically larger than the males, thus allowing a wider range of prey species
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
Falconidae - Wikipedia Some species have exceptionally wide ranges, particularly the cosmopolitan peregrine falcon, which ranges from Greenland to Fiji and has the widest natural breeding distribution of any bird Other species have more restricted distributions, particularly island endemics like the Mauritius kestrel
Falcon Facts, Types, Classification, Habitat, Diet, Adaptations, Pictures The name falcon is also used for representing 35 ‘true’ falcon species that are classified into three to four groups, including the small and stocky kestrels, the slightly larger hobbies and their relatives, the variably sized peregrine falcons, and the hierofalcons or hawk-falcons
Falcon Bird Facts - A-Z Animals Falcon is a small to medium-sized prey bird that is known to be very fast in catching its prey How many types of falcons are there? There are 40 different species of falcons in the world
19 Different Types of Falcons With Facts and Photos - Wildlife Explained Falco mexicanus, more commonly known as the prairie falcon, is the only large falcon type exclusively native to North America These impressively sized birds mainly inhabit harsh arid regions in the western United States, including southern Canada and northern Mexico
8 Types of Falcons in North America - Wildlife Informer In the United States, the aplomado falcon is only found in Texas and New Mexico They are still quite uncommon in these states, and have a sparse year-round population in just a few areas near the Mexico border
10 Types of Falcons (Falco) seen in North America - North American . . . The Peregrine Falcon and the Prairie Falcon are native birds and have the widest ranges The Gyrfalcon lives in the northern regions of Canada and Alaska and prefers the colder climate conditions The Aplomado Falcon lives in the southern states where it is being reintroduced and can also be found in Mexico
Falcon (Falconiformes) - Genus Falco Information - Earth Life A falcon is any species of raptor in the genus Falco The word comes from their Latin name falco , related to Latin falx (“sickle”) because of the shape of these birds’ wings The 37 species are widely distributed throughout Europe, Asia, and North America