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Birds
Gyrfalcon
Gyrfalcon · Falco rusticolus
The gyrfalcon captivates with its majestic presence as it hunts across the vast expanse of the tundra.
Fact file
- Size
- Wingspan of up to 1.5 metres, body length between 50 and 70 cm
- Males and females
- Females are generally larger and heavier than males.
- Sounds
- Screeching and rasping calls, especially during the breeding season.
- Diet
- Feeds mainly on birds, small mammals and occasionally on fish
- Offspring
- The female lays about 3 to 5 eggs, which hatch after an incubation period of 30 to 35 days.
How to identify Gyrfalcon
The gyrfalcon has impressive plumage that ranges from snow white to dark grey. Its colouring varies depending on habitat and colony, allowing it to adapt optimally.
With a wingspan of up to 1.5 metres, the gyrfalcon is one of the largest falcons. Its powerful, compact body and the distinctive shape of its tail give it a characteristic silhouette.
More in the app
With Wildful Stories+ you also get in the app:
- general viewing tips
Where Gyrfalcon live
Iceland
Discover Gyrfalcon on your trip.
The app shows you where and when to see wildlife along your route.
