Falcon Falcon - Anacapa nest

Falcon falcon - description

The falcon falcon is a cosmopolitan widespread falconic bird. The female is significantly larger than the male and can reach up to the size of the raven. It has long pointed wings and a short tail that narrows to the end. The coloring is the most striking characteristic dark "beard" on the white face. Its predators are predominantly birds up to the size of the duck.

The wingspan of the migratory falcon is 85 - 115 cm, body length 35 - 50 cm. Males weigh from 500 g to 750 g, females are significantly larger and weigh 910 to 1500 g. The size is variable as well as color, depending on which subspecies are. Larger species are larger, southern species are smaller.