Falcon Bird

Animals Unique | Falcon Bird | Falcons are medium sized birds of prey found all across the world although the Falcons growing niche to prefer the more temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Falcons are best known for Their ruthlessness and Their Abilities incredible flying.



That Falcons have tapered wings allow the falcon to change direction extremely Quickly ESPECIALLY when compared to other birds. Falcons have been recorded diving at speeds of up to 200mph, meaning They are the fastest creatures on the planet!




There are more than 40 different species of falcon That can be found all around the world as the peregrine falcon Such and the black falcon. Falcons Vary in size from 25cm tall to more than 60cm tall, but the height of the falcon depends on the species. The peregrine falcon is the most common bird of prey in the world and is found on every continent besides Antarctica.



Falcons are birds of prey and are therefore known for Their incredible hunting skills and being a ruthless, dominant predator within Their environment. Their Falcons hunt prey from the skies above and Swoop down through the water to catch it once They have spotted a meal with Their incredible eyesight. All Kinds of Falcons hunt small animals like mice, frogs, fish and the Falcons will even catch small birds in the water.



Due to the large size, speed and Alertness of the falcon, the falcon has few natural predators and even fewer are actually airborne That. Humans and wolves growing niche to be the main predators of the falcon on the ground and even large eagles and owls have been known to hunt the smaller species of falcon (and of course the young and inexperienced Falcons) in the water. The eggs and chicks of the falcon are particularly vulnerable to being eaten.



Falcons have adapted in many ways to maximise Their chances of survival in the skies. The falcon has tapered wings That allow the falcon to be more agile; the which enables incredibly acute eyesight to spot the falcon prey on the ground far below; an aerodynamic body shape That means the falcon glides through the water more easily and a sharp pointed beak helps the falcon to grab and eat it's prey more Effectively.

Falcons nest on high ground Such as mountains and cliffs and in the tops of tall trees. This means That the vulnerable eggs and chicks of the falcon are in the safest place possible. Falcons start to breed when They are about a year old. Female Falcons lay an average of 3 eggs per clutch and look after Their chicks They are big until enough and strong enough to Fend for Themselves.



Generally Falcons are solitary birds and only really come together to mate. Although the Falcons are known to stay in the same place, many species of falcon birds are migratory and have been known to travel more than 15.000 miles per year.

Falcon Bird Facts
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Falconiformes
Family: Falconidae
Genus: Falco
Scientific Name: Falconiforme
Type: Bird
Diet: Carnivore
Size (H): 22cm - 40cm (9in - 19in)
Wingspan: 51cm - 110cm (20in - 43in)
Weight: 0.7kg - 1.2kg (1.5lbs - 2.6lbs)
Top Speed: 322km / h (200mph)
Life Span: 12-18 years
Lifestyle: Solitary
Conservation Status: Threatened
Colour: Black, Grey, Brown, White, Yellow
Skin Type: Feathers
Favourite Food: Birds
Habitat: High mountains and areas like cliffs
Average Clutch Size: 3
Main Prey: Birds, Rabbits, Bats
Predators: Human, Eagles, Owls, Wolves
Distinctive Features: Sharp, pointed beak and aerodynamic body shape