#Falcon

Birds • March 3, 2021

Merlin (Bird): Profile and Information

Merlin, which has the scientific name Falco Columbarius, is another falcon species from the Northern Hemisphere. It has countless subspecies across Eurasia and North America, and they are usually small in number. Merlin is a raptor once known conversationally in North America as a pigeon hawk. Its breeding zone is in the Northern Holarctic; some […]

Kingsley Felix • June 30, 2024

Birds • February 23, 2021

Gyrfalcon: Profile and Information

Gyrfalcons are truly remarkable birds, known to be the largest and one of the most powerful falcons in the world. These magnificent creatures are mainly found in the High Arctic, from the cold and lonely coasts to vast expanses of tundra. There, they effortlessly reign the skies, showcasing their striking speed and agility as they […]

Kingsley Felix • June 30, 2024

Birds • January 2, 2021

Eurasian Hobby: Profile and Information

The Eurasian hobby can be referred to as a hobby. Its scientific name is Falco Subbuteo, a minuscule and slim falcon. It is a member of a rather closely bonded group of similar falcons often regarded as a subgenus, Hypotriorchis. Falco, the genus name, is derived from the Late Latin “falx” or “falcis,” which translates […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 28, 2024

Birds • November 13, 2020

Peregrine Falcon: Profile and Information

The peregrine falcon is scientifically known as Falco peregrinus. In the olden days, it was referred to as the duck hawk. It’s a predatory bird that originated from a family of raptor birds. The bird is physically a spectacle as its body is donned in various colors. This large bird has a blue-grey back, a […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 25, 2024