Falcons (/ ˈfɒlkən, ˈfɔːl -, ˈfæl -/) are birds of prey in the genus Falco, which includes about 40 species.

Nov 17, 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 …

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 …

Mar 18, 2025 · The Peregrine Falcon may be the most common falcon, but the Gyr Falcon is the largest species. They are difficult to spot though, as they live in the high Arctic and tend to …

Nov 13, 2025 · Falcons are fast, agile birds of prey found worldwide — the peregrine falcon is the fastest animal on Earth, diving over 200 mph.

Feb 24, 2018 · Powerful and fast-flying, the Peregrine Falcon hunts medium-sized birds, dropping down on them from high above in a spectacular stoop. They were virtually eradicated from …

6 days ago · The Falcon was the first-ever compact car built by Detroit's Big Three when it debuted in 1960, kicking off a wave that defined the era. Although it was only in production for …

2 days ago · A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites lifted off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. It was the record 32nd flight of the …

Peregrine falcon ... The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), also known simply as the peregrine, [3] is a cosmopolitan bird of prey (raptor) in the family Falconidae renowned for its speed. A …