Falcons (/ ˈfɒlkən, ˈfɔːl -, ˈfæl -/) are birds of prey in the genus Falco, which includes about 40 species.

Jul 15, 2024 · Falcons are small, fast birds of prey with long, pointed wings. Their speed and ferocity have made them popular birds, both with bird-watchers and falconers- people who train birds-of-prey …

4 days ago · 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.

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Powerful and fast-flying, the Peregrine Falcon hunts medium-sized birds, dropping down on them from high above in a spectacular stoop. They were virtually eradicated from eastern North America by …

Nov 13, 2025 · Falcons are fast, agile birds of prey found worldwide — the peregrine falcon is the fastest animal on Earth, diving over 200 mph.

Mar 18, 2025 · The Peregrine Falcon may be the most common falcon, but the Gyr Falcon is the largest species. They are difficult to spot though, as they live in the high Arctic and tend to avoid humans …

There are about 40 species of falcon worldwide and 7 in North America and about 3 species of falcon found in Tennessee. Falcons are especially skilled hunters that have hooked beaks and talons, or …

Oct 7, 2025 · From the smallest falcon to the fastest flying bird on earth, discover interesting facts about the falcon bird family.

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 …