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Bookmark or Share- 8 Types of Falcons in North America - Wildlife InformerFalcons 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 - WikipediaFalcons (/ ˈfɒlkən, ˈfɔːl -, ˈfæl -/) are birds of prey in the genus Falco, which includes about 40 species.
- Peregrine Falcon Identification - All About BirdsPeregrine 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.
- 64 Types of Falcons (With Pictures) - Avibirds.comThe falcon family is truly fascinating, showcasing an incredible array of raptors. From the breathtaking speed of the Peregrine Falcons to the enigmatic nature of the Forest-Falcons, and from the robust Caracaras to the diminutive Pygmy Falcons, the diversity within this group of birds is truly remarkable.
- Falcon | Bird of Prey, Hunting & Migration | BritannicaFalcon, 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.
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