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Gyrfalcon
Falco rusticolus
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Least Concern
Envergadura
73,6 cm
Peso
1325,0 g
Familia
Falconidae
Orden
Falconiformes
Acerca de
Halcón gerifalte, 48-65 cm. El halcón más grande del mundo. Variable de blanco a gris oscuro. Ártico y subártico. Caza perdices y patos. Apreciado en cetrería. Preocupación menor.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 73,6 cm | 29.0 in |
| Peso | 1325,0 g | 46.74 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: O,SC. Incubation: 34-36 days. Fledging: 46-53 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-7
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Falconiformes (Halcones) |
| Familia | Falconidae (Halcones y Caracaras) |
| Genus | Falco |
| Especies | Falco rusticolus |
Distribution
Gyrfalcon has been recorded in 10 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Gyrfalcon endangered?
The Gyrfalcon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Gyrfalcon nest?
Nest type: O,SC. Incubation: 34-36 days. Fledging: 46-53 days.
How big is the Gyrfalcon?
The Gyrfalcon has a wingspan of 73.6 cm, weight of 1325.0 g.
What order and family does the Gyrfalcon belong to?
The Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) belongs to the order Falconiformes and the family Falconidae.
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