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The gyrfalcon is larger, broader-winged and longer-tailed than the peregrine falcon, which it is known to compete with (and occasionally hunt). It differs from the buzzard in general structure, having pointed wings. The gyrfalcon is a very polymorphic species, so its plumage varies greatly. The archetypal morphs are called "white", "silver ...
A few days later, pictures of a fully assembled fighter aircraft parking on an airfield emerged on the internet, with the new aircraft displaying stealth characteristics, the registration number "31001" on the front fuselage. [23] Military observers gave temporary names to the aircraft, such as J-21, J-31, or F-60.
The gyrfalcon is the national bird of Iceland.. This is a list of the bird species recorded in Iceland.The avifauna of Iceland included a total of 425 confirmed species as of November 2024 according to the Icelandic Birding Pages (IBP) with supplemental additions from Avibase. [1]
The largest species of falcon is the gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus). Large females of this species can range up to 2.1 kg (4.6 lb), span 1.6 m (5.2 ft) across the wings and measure 0.66 m (2.2 ft) long. [49] The Indian peafowl is one of the largest living gamebirds.
The largest falcon is the gyrfalcon at up to 65 cm (26 in) in length. The smallest falcon species is the pygmy falcon, which measures just 20 cm (7.9 in). As with hawks and owls, falcons exhibit sexual dimorphism, with the females typically larger than the males, thus allowing a wider range of prey species. [10]
Gyrfalcon: Falco rusticolus: Falconidae: 80–100 km/h 50–62 mph 145 km/h 90 mph [11] 187–209 km/h 116–130 mph [12] High-speed dive—pointed long wings
The gyrfalcon is the territorial bird of Northwest Territories. This is a list of bird species confirmed in the Canadian territory of Northwest Territories. Unless otherwise noted, the list is that of Bird Checklists of the World as of March 2021. [1] Of the 296 species on the list, 61 are accidental and four were introduced to North America.
Country Name of bird Scientific name Official status Picture Ref. Afghanistan Golden eagle Aquila chrysaetos Yes Albania Golden eagle Aquila chrysaetos Yes Angola Red-crested turaco Tauraco erythrolophus Yes Anguilla Zenaida dove Zenaida aurita Yes Antigua and Barbuda Magnificent frigatebird Fregata magnificens Yes Argentina Rufous hornero Furnarius rufus Yes [8] Aruba "Prikichi" Brown ...