Gyrfalcon - Wikipedia The gyrfalcon ( ˈdʒɜːrˌfɔː (l) kən or ˈdʒɜːrˌfælkən ) [3] (Falco rusticolus), also abbreviated as gyr, is a bird of prey in the genus Falco (falcons and kestrels) and the largest species of the family Falconidae [4]
Alaskas Birders Birds - Alaska Department of Fish and Game Gyrfalcons prey on large birds (mostly ptarmigan) and some mammals ranging in size from voles to hares It is capable of flying at tremendous speeds and usually dives down onto prey on the ground Most gyrfalcon prey is found with a broken breast bone
Gyrfalcon Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology Gyrfalcons are very large falcons They have pointed wings, but they are not as pointed or as narrow as the wings of smaller falcons The tail is relatively long The body is thick and powerful, particularly in females, which are substantially larger than males
Gyrfalcon | Audubon Field Guide Most Gyrfalcons remain in the far north all year; only a few come as far south as the Canadian border in winter, providing thrills for birders Variable in color, Gyrs may be blackish, gray, or stunningly white
All About Gyr Cattle: The Iconic Indian Breed Gyr cattle, also known as Gir cows, are an iconic Indian breed renowned for their hardy nature and milk production abilities As per the 2019 livestock census, the Gyr cattle population stands at over 10 million, making them one of the most popular cattle breeds in India
Gir Cattle - Oklahoma State University Gir cattle are one of the principal breeds in India and is used for both dairy and beef production as well as for improving other breeds
Gyr Cattle For sale Gir Cattle Gyr calf for sale Gir Calf Our gyr have the finest and more pure bloodlines available in the United States Our cattle are registered with the American Brahman Breeders Association (ABBA) and are in the Gyr herd book
Gyr cattle - Wikipedia Gir are generally mottled with the colour ranging from red through yellow to white, black being the only unacceptable colour They originated in west India in the state of Gujarat and have since spread to neighbouring Maharashtra and Rajasthan