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

Four of the eleven types of Falcons found in North America have been spotted in South Carolina. Three of these are regularly occurring (common) and one is a rare or accidental species in the …

Below is a list of the 3 types of falcons in South Carolina! Make sure to pay attention to the range maps to see which falcons live near you! For each species, I have included a few …

Jul 15, 2024 · Falcons 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). …

Aug 3, 2023 · Falcons are highly specialized carnivores that actively hunt for prey which include reptiles, rodents, insects, smaller birds, and small vertebrates. They are the largest genus in …

There are at least eight types of falcons that live or have visited the continent of North America. The Peregrine Falcon and the Prairie Falcon are native birds and have the widest ranges. The …

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 flight. The name is …

Falcons are raptors, or birds of prey, with sharp talons on their feet, and sharp curved beaks. They are incredibly skilled predators on the wing, and their narrow wings enable them to …

Falcons are birds of prey, but separate from eagles, kites, and hawks. Unlike these other raptors, falcons kill their prey with their beaks rather than their talons. They are also usually faster, and …

Established in 1988, the non-profit Raptor Resource Project specializes in the preservation of falcons, eagles, ospreys, hawks, and owls.