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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. Falcons are widely distributed on all continents of the world except Antarctica, though closely related raptors did occur there in the Eocene.

  3. May 14, 2024 · Learn about falcon, any of nearly 60 species of hawks of the family Falconidae, with long, pointed wings and swift, powerful flight. Find out their distribution, size, diet, nesting habits, and more.

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  4. Peregrine 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. As with most raptors, males are smaller than females, so Peregrines can overlap with large female Merlins or small male Gyrfalcons.

  5. 5 days ago · Learn about the peregrine falcon, the world's fastest bird and animal, with a diving speed of more than 300 km (186 miles) per hour. Find out its distribution, habitat, prey, nesting, and conservation status.

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  6. Learn about the Peregrine Falcon, one of the world's fastest birds and a spectacular predator. Find out its range, identification, behavior, habitat, conservation, and more.

  7. The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), also known simply as the peregrine, and historically as the duck hawk in North America, is a cosmopolitan bird of prey (raptor) in the family Falconidae. A large, crow -sized falcon , it has a blue-grey back, barred white underparts, and a black head.

  8. Learn about the peregrine falcon, a formidable hunter that can dive at 200 miles an hour and live on all continents except Antarctica. Find out how this bird rebounded from endangered status and see stunning photos and videos.

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