Falcons (/ ˈfɒlkən, ˈfɔːl -, ˈfæl -/) are birds of prey in the genus Falco, which includes about 40 species.

Jul 15, 2024 · Falcons are small, fast birds of prey with long, pointed wings. Their speed and ferocity have made them popular birds, both with bird-watchers and falconers- people who …

Nov 17, 2025 · Falcon, any of nearly 60 species of hawks of the family Falconidae (order Falconiformes), diurnal birds of prey characterized by long, pointed wings and swift, powerful …

Nov 13, 2025 · Falcons are fast, agile birds of prey found worldwide — the peregrine falcon is the fastest animal on Earth, diving over 200 mph.

Mar 18, 2025 · The Peregrine Falcon may be the most common falcon, but the Gyr Falcon is the largest species. They are difficult to spot though, as they live in the high Arctic and tend to …

1 day ago · A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites lifted off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. It was the record 32nd flight of the …

5 days ago · The Falcon was the first-ever compact car built by Detroit's Big Three when it debuted in 1960, kicking off a wave that defined the era. Although it was only in production for …

Feb 24, 2018 · Peregrine Falcons are the largest falcon over most of the continent, with long, pointed wings and a long tail. Be sure to look at shape as well as size—long primary feathers …

1 day ago · SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched from Florida's Space Coast at 5:26 p.m. on Monday.The rocket targeted the launch of 29 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from …

Falcons are any of the diurnal birds of prey belonging to the family Falconidae, distinguished by their thin, tapered wings. Known for their amazing flying abilities, they possess plumes or …