Falcons
Falcons
are
fast
birds.
They
are
fierce
predators.
Falcons
are
known
for
swooping
down
from
the
sky
to
catch
their
prey.
There
are
more
than
30
different
kinds
of
falcons.
Falcons
have
long,
pointed
wings.
This
helps
them
make
sharp
turns
when
they
fly.
Falcons
have
large
eyes.
This
helps
them
see
prey.
Falcons’
beaks
are
curved.
Their
feet
have
talons.
Falcons
live
all
around
the
world.
Some
live
in
forests.
Others
live
on
plains.
Falcons
do
not
build
nests.
Instead,
they
live
on
cliffs
or
in
trees.
Some
use
nests
built
by
other
birds.
Falcons
eat
reptiles
and
mammals.
They
eat
insects.
Some
falcons
eat
other
birds.
They
catch
the
birds
in
the
air.
A
falcon’s
beak
has
a
sharp
tooth.
The
falcon
uses
the
tooth
to
kill
its
prey.
Female
falcons
lay
eggs.
When
the
eggs
hatch,
the
parents
care
for
the
chicks.
They
bring
the
chicks
food.
Most
falcons
live
alone.
They
can
live
for
more
than
12
years.
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Falcon Classification: Bird
Diet: Carnivore
Endangered Status: Most are Least Concern. Some are Near Threatened to Endangered, depending on the species. -
Average Wingspan A falcon’s wingspan is shorter than an acoustic guitar. -
Average Weight A falcon is lighter than a textbook.
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