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Falcons (/ ˈ f ɒ l k ən, ˈ f ɔː l-, ˈ f æ l-/) are birds of prey in the genus Falco, which includes about 40 species. Some small species of falcons with long, narrow wings are called hobbies, [7] and some that hover while hunting are called kestrels.
3 sie 2023 · Learn about 19 different types of falcons, the fastest birds on Earth, with facts and photos. Discover their characteristics, habitats, diets, and how to identify them.
The falcons and caracaras are around 65 species of diurnal birds of prey that make up the family Falconidae (representing all extant species in the order Falconiformes).
13 lis 2023 · Known for their impeccable hunting prowess, falcons are generally solitary creatures, exhibiting remarkable speed and precision in their flight. In this article, we will focus on four main groups of the Falco genus: Kestrels, Hobbies, Falcons, and Hierofalcon.
18 paź 2024 · 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.
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’.
There are four main types of falcons which are merlins, kestrels, hobbies and true falcons, although some will also include a group known as hierofalcons. All are raptors, i.e. birds of prey.
