Falcons and Caracaras
Falconidae
Family Distribution
This map shows the combined distribution of all species in the Falconidae family.
Colour intensity indicates the number of species present in each region:
- Darker colours = More species
- Lighter colours = Fewer species
Notable Species
Attribute Champions
Eleonora's Falcon displays exceptional agility, with its sleek build and long, pointed wings enabling swift flight and rapid manoeuvres. Its ability to catch prey in mid-air, even in complete darkness, demonstrates remarkable aerial prowess.
With its robust build and ability to take down medium-sized birds and even Arctic hares, the Gyrfalcon demonstrates impressive strength. Its powerful strikes and ability to carry substantial prey highlight its formidable physical prowess.
This falcon shows high adaptability, switching its diet between birds and insects based on seasonal availability. Its ability to breed on various coastal terrains and migrate long distances to wintering grounds in Madagascar further demonstrates its adaptiveness.
These falcons exhibit considerable aggressiveness, particularly in hunting and territorial behaviour. Their high-speed hunting dives and willingness to take on a variety of prey, including other birds in mid-flight, indicate a notably aggressive nature.
The Gyrfalcon's endurance is evident in its ability to perform long, high-speed chases and survive in harsh Arctic conditions. Their partial migratory behaviour and capacity to remain active in extreme cold further demonstrate remarkable stamina and resilience.
