If wide population distribution is a sure sign of an animal’s evolutionary success, then the falcon is a clear winner. The ...

Falcons are found worldwide, from the fast and slick hobbies to the large and powerful gyrfalcon of the Arctic tundra. In Africa, falcons are found across many habitats. Several species are unique ...

Peregrines take their prey in flight, so they dine almost exclusively on other birds. However, very young falcons may catch flying insects and, occasionally, Arctic peregrines will catch and eat ...

The peregrine falcon’s record-breaking dive is an essential part of its hunting strategy.These raptors are birds of prey that “stoop” or dive in order to strike their kill mid-air.

Three downy peregrine falcon chicks recently hatched inside an Ojai Raptor Center incubator, weeks after mottled brown eggs ...

RACINE - A rare breed of falcon typically found in arctic regions may be nesting atop the Racine County Courthouse, according to area bird watchers. Eric Howe, president of the Hoy Audubon Society ...