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- 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 The gyrfalcon is a very polymorphic species, so its plumage varies greatly
- 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 of the Gyrfalcon population remains 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, Gyrfalcons may be blackish, gray, or stunningly white
- 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 - 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
- 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 | 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
- 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
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