Gyrfalcon Range Map - All About Birds
WEBThe largest falcon in the world, the ghostly Gyrfalcon is a fierce predator in the High Arctic, where it chases down ptarmigans in flight or plummets from the sky at breathtaking speeds to strike prey to the ground.
Gyrfalcon - Wikipedia
WEBThe clutch can range from 1 to 5 eggs, but is usually 2 to 4. The average size of an egg is 58.46 mm × 45 mm (21⁄4 in × 13⁄4 in); the average weight is 62 g (21⁄8 oz). The incubation period averages 35 days, with the chicks hatching at a weight of around 52 g (17⁄8 oz).
Gyrfalcon Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
WEBThe largest falcon in the world, the ghostly Gyrfalcon is a fierce predator in the High Arctic, where it chases down ptarmigans in flight or plummets from the sky at breathtaking speeds to strike prey to the ground.
Gyrfalcon | Audubon Field Guide
WEBThis 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. Most Gyrfalcons remain in the far north all year; only a few come as far south as the Canadian border in winter ...
Gyrfalcon Facts: Habitat, Diet, & Conservation Secrets
WEB23 hours ago · Gyrfalcon Habitat and Range. The gyrfalcon, the largest falcon in the world, calls the high Arctic its home. You’ll find these magnificent birds perched on rocky cliffs, soaring over the tundra, and even venturing into the edges of northern forests. Arctic and Alpine Tundra.
Gyrfalcon Identification - All About Birds
WEBThe largest falcon in the world, the ghostly Gyrfalcon is a fierce predator in the High Arctic, where it chases down ptarmigans in flight or plummets from the sky at breathtaking speeds to strike prey to the ground.
Gyrfalcon - eBird
WEBStocky beast of a falcon; ranges in color from strikingly white to silvery-gray to dark sooty-brown. Relatively long tail and broad wings with powerful flight. Generally darker above and paler below, with markings on the belly ranging from …
Gyrfalcon - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEBThe gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) is the largest of the falcon species. It is the official bird of Canada's Northwest Territories. For centuries, it has been valued as a hunting bird, and in the medieval era, the gyrfalcon was considered a royal bird.
Gyrfalcon - BirdWeb
WEBGyrfalcons inhabit Arctic regions, from the northern coastal tundra to the edge of the boreal forest. They are often found in open areas with cliffs, and along rocky coasts and rivers. Wintering habitat tends to be more wide open.
Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) - GYRF - Birds of North America
WEBThe Gyrfalcon is the largest falcon found in North America. This high arctic nesting bird of prey can sometimes be seen in the winter months in the southern areas of Canada and the most northern areas of the USA, where there is open water with waterfowl.
Skip to content