Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) The largest of the North American falcons, rarely seen south of Canada. Denali National Park Alaska

Prairie Falcon (Falco mexicanus) A pale brown falcon of the western plains, looking like a faded Peregrine Falcon but with black axillars ("wingpits"). Sunol, California

Saker Falcon (Falco cherrug), captive (several photographs) A Eurasian falcon, popular with falconers. California Hawking Club

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), captive California Hawking Club

Merlin (Falco columbaris) A compact, uncommon falcon of the northern regions of North America. Denali National Park Alaska and California Hawking Club

American Kestrel (Falco sparvarius), captive California Hawking Club

all photographs Copyright (C) Douglas Herr
last updated 15 September 2008