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Gyrfalcon

Falco rusticolus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Falconiformes ›Family: Falconidae ›Genus: Falco

About

The gyrfalcon (/ˈdʒɜːrfɔːlkən/ or /ˈdʒɜːrfælkən/) is a bird of prey (Falco rusticolus), the largest of the falcon species. The abbreviation gyr is also used. It breeds on Arctic coasts and tundra, and the islands of northern North America, Europe, and Asia. It is mainly a resident there also, but some gyrfalcons disperse more widely after the breeding season, or in winter. Individual vagrancy can take birds for long distances. Its plumage varies with location, with birds...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gyrfalcon?
The scientific name of Gyrfalcon is Falco rusticolus.
What kingdom does Gyrfalcon belong to?
Gyrfalcon belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Gyrfalcon belong to?
Gyrfalcon belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Gyrfalcon belong to?
Gyrfalcon belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Gyrfalcon belong to?
Gyrfalcon belongs to the order Falconiformes.
What family does Gyrfalcon belong to?
Gyrfalcon belongs to the family Falconidae.
What genus does Gyrfalcon belong to?
Gyrfalcon belongs to the genus Falco.