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 …

Feb 28, 2025 · Falcons finally began using the box in 2009. Since 2009, 61 falcon chicks have hatched at Blount and there are 84 known "grandchildren," adding more than 140 endangered peregrine …

Nov 17, 2025 · 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.

Aug 3, 2023 · Click here to learn about 19 different types of falcons found across the globe! These are hands-down some of the prettiest falcon types.

High above the streets of Rochester, NY, atop the Times Square building, is a nest box occupied by two Peregrine Falcons, Nova and Neander. Nine cameras give you an up close and personal view into …

Sep 20, 2024 · Small to medium-sized diurnal raptors differ from hawks and their allies by using their beaks instead of their feet to kill prey. Falconiformes have hooked bills, sharply curved talons, and …

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 …

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 …

Peregrine falcon ... The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), also known simply as the peregrine, [3] is a cosmopolitan bird of prey (raptor) in the family Falconidae renowned for its speed. A large, crow …