Falcon

Falcons are beautiful birds of prey. Their claws are very painful. A Falcon can reach 9 to 19 inches in height and 1.5 to 2.6 pounds of weight. A Falcon has a hooked beak, aerodynamic body, pointed wings, and strong talons. Falcon is active during the day.

Speed: Peregrine falcon: 240 mph

Scientific name: Falco

Family: Falconidae

Mass: Peregrine falcon: 1.5 – 3.3 lbs, Common Kestrel: 6.5 oz,

Wingspan: Peregrine falcon: 2.4 – 3.9 ft., Red-Neck falcon: 2.8 ft., Afircan hobby: 2.3 ft.

Length: Peregrine falcon: 13 – 23 in., Common kestrel: 12 – 14 in