The Gyrfalcon [ Pictures for Easy Identification]

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Introduction

What the Gyrfalcon Looks Like

The Gyrfalcon has overall_color color of grey and white and dark brown and black.

The Gyrfalcon has above_color color of grey and white and dark brown and black.

The Gyrfalcon has head color of grey and white and dark brown and black.

The Gyrfalcon has face color of grey and white and dark brown and black.

The Gyrfalcon has below_color color of grey and white and dark brown and black.

The Gyrfalcon has undertail color of grey and white and dark brown and black.

The Gyrfalcon has back color of grey and white and dark brown and black.

The Gyrfalcon has bill color of yellow and grey.

The Gyrfalcon has wing color of grey and white and dark brown and black.

The Gyrfalcon has belly color of grey and white and dark brown and black.

The Gyrfalcon has tail color of grey and white and dark brown and black.

The Gyrfalcon has chest color of grey and white and dark brown and black.

The Gyrfalcon has leg color of greyish.

The Gyrfalcon has neck color of grey and white and dark brown and black.

Weight, Length, and Wingspan of the Gyrfalcon

The length of the Gyrfalcon is from 18.9 inches to 25.2 inches (48.0 cm to 64.0 cm).

The weight of the Gyrfalcon is from 28.2 ounces to 74.1 ounces (799.5 grams to 2100.7 grams).

The wingspan of the Gyrfalcon is 48.4 inches (122.9 cm).

Pictures of the Gyrfalcon

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Gyrfalcon, Falco rusticolus (gyrfalcon) by James St. John, from flickr, licensed under CC
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Gyrfalcon, Baby gyrfalcon by Jason Riedy, from flickr, licensed under CC
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Gyrfalcon, Gyrfalcon by Andrea Pokrzywinski, from flickr, licensed under CC
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Gyrfalcon, Gyrfalcon x Saker by gailhampshire, from flickr, licensed under CC
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Gyrfalcon, Gyrfalcon by pete. Taking a rest due to recent heart attack…S, from flickr, licensed under CC
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Gyrfalcon, Gyrfalcon by Striking, from flickr, licensed under CC
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Gyrfalcon, Gyrfalcon by dobak, from flickr, licensed under CC
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Gyrfalcon, gyrfalcon by graymalkn, from flickr, licensed under CC
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Gyrfalcon, Gyrfalcon by dobak, from flickr, licensed under CC
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Gyrfalcon, Gyrfalcon by tr.robinson, from flickr, licensed under CC
juvenile Gyrfalcon
juvenile Gyrfalcon, Gyrfalcon juvenile by USFWSAlaska, from flickr, licensed under CC

Feeding Behavior of the Gyrfalcon

hunts by keeping a close eye on its surroundings when flying or perched on a high rock.

The falcon may startle its prey by flying low over the ground and approaching suddenly, or it may chase it mercilessly while in flight.

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What the Gyrfalcon Likes to Eat

The Gyrfalcon feeds on the following:

  • medium-sized to large birds (gulls, ducks, and geese)
  • mammals (lemmings, ground squirrels, hares)

Where To Find the Gyrfalcon

You can find the Gyrfalcon in the following habitats:

  • Arctic barrens
  • seacoasts
  • open mountains