Directory of Falcons Resources

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Falcons are birds of prey (raptors) that are related to hawks and eagles. They have long, pointed wings; a medium to long tail; a short neck; and a short, hooked beak. They can be 6 to 25 inches long and weigh up to 4 pounds.

Species of falcon include kestrels, caracaras, hobbies, falconets, and merlins.

Strong, fast fliers, falcons strike or grab their prey with sharp claws. Most eat birds, reptiles, and small mammals. Some, however, only eat insects or carrion.

Several species of falcons are endangered.

Subcategories

• Caracaras

Resources in This Category

• American Kestrel

  http://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/species/kestrel/
  Learn what they eat, how they hunt, how they pick a mate, where they make their nests, and where they prefer to live. From Texas Parks and Wildlife.

• American Peregrine Falcon

  http://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/species/amperegrine/
  Color photograph and information about the appearance, size, diet, habitat, and life span of the peregrine falcon.

• Critter Corner: Peregrine Falcon

  http://dnr.wi.gov/eek/critter/bird/falcon.htm
  Contains facts about the peregrine falcon such as appearance and why their numbers are declining.

• Falcon

  http://www.4to40.com/wordpress/kids-encyclopedia/birds-encyclopedia/falcon/
  Learn about all the species of falcon, where they live, what they eat, how fast they can fly, and why many are endangered.

• Gyrfalcon

  http://peregrinefund.org/explore-raptors-species/Gyrfalcon
  Explains the cold areas where this raptor lives, what they eat, how they hunt, and interesting facts. See photos and take a quiz from The Peregrine Fund.

• Hobby

  http://www.rspb.org.uk/discoverandenjoynature/discoverandlearn/birdguide/name/h/hobby/
  Learn about where it lives, what it eats and when to see it in the UK. Listen to an audio of its call from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.

• Mauritius Kestrel

  http://peregrinefund.org/explore-raptors-species/Mauritius_Kestrel
  Tells about this raptor that lives only in one place, what it eats, where it got its name, and why it is endangered. See photos and take a quiz. From The Peregrine Fund.

• Merlin

  http://peregrinefund.org/explore-raptors-species/Merlin
  Find out the many places this falcon lives, what it eats, how it hunts, and interesting facts. See photos and take a quiz. From The Peregrine Fund.

• Nankeen Kestrel

  http://www.arkive.org/nankeen-kestrel/falco-cenchroides/#src=portletV3api
  Fact file covers description, range, habitat, status, glossary and references.

• Northern Aplomado Falcon

  http://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/species/aplomfal/
  Texas Parks and Wildlife explains their history, habitat, threats and reasons for decline, and what is being done to help their recovery.

• Peregrine Falcon

  http://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?q=326058
  Explains how to identify them, their habitat and diet, how they hunt, why they are endangered, and what can be done to help.

• Teita Falcon

  http://peregrinefund.org/explore-raptors-species/Teita_Falcon
  The Peregrine Fund tells about this African falcon, where it nests, what it eats, and how it got its name. See photos and take a quiz.

• Wingspan: New Zealand Falcon

  http://www.wingspan.co.nz/birds_of_prey_new_zealand_falcon.html
  Find out why this raptor is threatened, what they sound like, how fast they fly, and where they build their nests.

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