Gyrfalcon - Wikipedia The gyrfalcon is larger, broader-winged and longer-tailed than the peregrine falcon, which it is known to compete with (and occasionally hunt) It differs from the buzzard in general structure, having pointed wings
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 This formidable predator, the largest falcon in the world, reigns over barren tundra and desolate coasts in the high Arctic There it preys mostly on large birds such as ptarmigan and waterfowl, overtaking them in powerful flight
Gyrfalcon | Arctic, Predator Raptor | Britannica gyrfalcon, (Falco rusticolus), Arctic bird of prey of the family Falconidae that is the world’s largest falcon Confined as a breeder to the circumpolar region except for isolated populations in Central Asian highlands, it is sometimes seen at lower latitudes in winters when food is scarce
Gyrfalcon in Falconry- All you need to know - Falconry Advice The Gyrfalcon, the largest and most powerful of all falcons, has long been revered by falconers, royalty, and bird enthusiasts alike Native to the Arctic tundra, these magnificent raptors are known for their incredible speed, strength, and striking plumage variations
Gyrfalcon - eBird Relatively long tail and broad wings with powerful flight Generally darker above and paler below, with markings on the belly ranging from small and crisp to big and chunky Breeds on cliffs on Arctic tundra; winters in large open areas Scarce even on breeding grounds
8 Facts About The Gyrfalcon: The Arctics King of the Skies Among the many marvelous exponents of Planet Earth’s bird-of-prey line, the gyrfalcon (pronounced “JER-falcon”, a name derived from the Old Norse word geirr, meaning “spear”) is one of the Arctic and sub-Arctic’s signal predators, and very high on the must-see list of nearly any birdwatcher
Gyrfalcon Facts - Fact Animal Gyrfalcons are huge, yet elusive Arctic raptors, adept at hunting in the tundra, and growing to the sizes that are more commonly found in buzzards This mass brings with it a huge amount of power, and they can tackle animals as large as arctic hares and geese
Gyrfalcon Fact Sheet – HawkWatch International Gyrfalcon is the largest, most powerful, rarest N A falcon and likely the most sought-after raptor by birders It is a denizen of the Arctic, nesting on cliffs above vast expanses where they hunt large birds (e g , ptarmigan, waterfowl) and sometimes medium-sized mammals (e g , Arctic Hare)
Gyrfalcon Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology Gyrfalcon is pronounced as "JER-falcon " The name probably evolved from Old Norse, but linguists do not completely agree on the specific origin of the word The Gyrfalcon hunts mostly ptarmigan, and its breeding distribution is strikingly similar to that of the Rock Ptarmigan