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Birds
Gyrfalcon
Falco rusticolus
The gyrfalcon captivates with its majestic presence as it hunts across the vast expanse of the tundra.
Fiche d’identité
- Taille
- Wingspan of up to 1.5 metres, body length between 50 and 70 cm
- Mâles et femelles
- Females are generally larger and heavier than males.
- Cris
- Screeching and rasping calls, especially during the breeding season.
- Alimentation
- Feeds mainly on birds, small mammals and occasionally on fish
- Petits
- The female lays about 3 to 5 eggs, which hatch after an incubation period of 30 to 35 days.
Comment reconnaître : 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.
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