Gyrfalcon
Falco rusticolus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="falco-rusticolus"></birdfyi-bird>The Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) is a bird species in the family Falconidae (halcones y caracaras), within the order Falconiformes (halcones). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 73.6 cm and a weight of 1.3 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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
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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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Gyrfalcon endangered?
How does the Gyrfalcon nest?
How big is the Gyrfalcon?
What order and family does the Gyrfalcon belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Falconidae family