Gyrfalcon
Gyrfalcon (<em>Falco rusticolus</em>) is a species of Caracaras, Falcons (<em>Falconidae</em>) in the order Falcons and Allies.
Overview
Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) is a species of Caracaras, Falcons (Falconidae) in the order Falcons and Allies. The largest falcon, with variable white to dark morphs; a powerful hunter of the Arctic tundra, taking ptarmigan and seabirds; the most prized bird in medieval European falconry.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Falco; binomial: Falco rusticolus; authority: Linnaeus, 1758. Typical size: 50-65cm. Average lifespan: 10-20 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Nearctic and the Palearctic.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
