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 …

Sep 9, 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 …

Feb 24, 2018 · 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 …

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.

Falcon mating involves one of the most intricate courtships in the animal kingdom. The falcon nest cam streams live video of a falcon couple in Minnesota.

Jul 11, 2025 · For centuries, peregrine falcons hunted the skies of the world, displaying their impressive in-flight hunting tactics. Imagine this crow-sized raptor flying high above its quarry, …

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 …

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 …

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