photographs by Douglas Herr
Falconiformes: Falconidae
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Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus)
The largest of the North American falcons, rarely seen south of Canada.
Denali National Park Alaska
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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
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Saker Falcon (Falco cherrug), captive
(several photographs) A Eurasian falcon, popular with falconers.
California Hawking Club
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all photographs Copyright (C) Douglas Herr
last updated 15 September 2008
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