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The genus name is the Late Latin term for a falcon, Falco, from falx a sickle, referencing the talons of the bird. [6] The species name is from the Latin rusticolus, a countryside-dweller, from rus, "country" and colere, "to dwell". [7] The bird's common name comes from French gerfaucon; in Medieval Latin, it is gyrofalco.
Pages in category "Game birds" The following 27 pages are in this category, out of 27 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
The taxonomic treatment [3] (designation and sequence of orders, families and species) and nomenclature (common and scientific names) used in the accompanying bird lists adheres to the conventions of the AOS's (2019) Check-list of North American Birds, the recognized scientific authority on the taxonomy and nomenclature of North America birds.
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About one half of bird species with fovea have a single one, but uniquely in birds, [221] some, such as terns, kingfishers and hummingbirds, have a second fovea, [222] called the temporal fovea, that assists in judging speed and distance and increases visual acuity. Birds that do not have a second fovea will sometimes bob their head to improve ...
Falcon Falcon Orange Neck: Falcon that kills Brovkin and his mate. [10] [11] Grand Duke of Owls Owl: Rock-A-Doodle: An evil magical owl, who took over the farm, caused the storm, and humiliate Chanticleer Golden Eagle Golden eagle: The Boy Who Saw The Wind: Gold Nugget Snowy owl Wild Kratts: A snowy owl who first appears in the episode Snowy ...
This article lists living orders and families of birds. In total there are about 11,000 species of birds described as of 2024, [1] though one estimate of the real number places it at almost 20,000. [2] The order passerines (perching birds) alone accounts for well over 5,000 species.
The practice of keeping and training any bird of prey is called “falconry” no matter the species of bird. Hawks are often used in the sport, as are other birds. Seen from a distance in the ...