Falcon

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Falcons are birds of prey in the genus Falco, which includes about 40 species. Falcons are widely distributed on all continents of the world except Antarctica, though closely related raptors did occur there in the Eocene.Adult falcons have thin, tapered wings, which enable them to fly at high speed and change direction rapidly. Fledgling falcons, in their first year of flying, have longer flight feathers, which make their configuration more like that of a general-purpose bird such as a broad-wing. This makes flying easier while learning the exceptional skills required to be effective hunters as adults. There are many different types of falcon,More info:wiki

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#10 Research Reveals Exactly Why Peregrine Falcons Are so Deadly,More info:audubon

When it comes to hunting on the fly, nothing beats the Peregrine Falcon. By folding its wings in to minimize drag, the boomerang-shaped birds can hurtle thousands of feet through the air at speeds of close to 200 miles per hour—an unparalleled maneuver in the animal kingdom.

Yet as much as the Peregrine is a paragon, it’s also an enigma. For decades, scientists have tried to understand how the raptor pulls off its feats without hurting itself or missing the mark completely. One idea holds that in lieu of brakes, the falcon unfurls its wings just before it strikes its prey, reducing its speed enough to make any last-minute adjustments and avoid injury.

A study published yesterday in PLOS Computational Biology shows that the strategy is more complex, however. The species, says lead author Robin Mills, depends on an innate navigational system—similar to that found in military-grade missiles. And while the birds’ attack-success rates can vary wildly by location, season, sex, and target type, it’s evident that there’s some predictive power behind their dives.

#9 Peregrine Falcon Recovery Project,More info:audubon

Considered the fastest animal in the world, the Peregrine Falcon, Falco peregrinus, is a medium-sized hawk with long pointed wings and a streamlined body. The Peregrine Falcon is one of the first species to be listed under the federal Endangered Species Act, and the species’ recovery is one of the Act’s greatest success stories.

Peregrines are magnificent and powerful birds and for many inspire a sense of awe and freedom. The name “peregrine” comes from the Latin in reference to the birds’ wandering flights over the sea and to their secretive nesting sites. Peregrine Falcons mostly nest on sheer cliffs, buildings, or bridges that provide horizontal ledges for nesting and protect nests from predators, weather, and human disturbance. Their diet consists almost entirely of other birds.

#8 Prairie Falcon,More info:birdsna

#7 Meet Vancouver’s city bird for 2016: Peregrine falcon,More info:straight

#6 Peregrine falcons are thriving in southeast Michigan,More info:michiganradio

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