Read About Falcons Birds

Falcons Birds are fastest bird, known for their special hunting talents. Here's everything you need to know about them.

Falcons Birds -- Facts

1. Breed:

   Falcons belong to the family Tyrannidae of the order Passeriformes.

2. Size:

   Falcons size ranges from 6 to 25 inches in length. They weight up to 1.8 kg.

3. Life Span:

   Falcons can live up to 16 to 20 years.

4. Varieties:

   There are many species of falcons. The common few are hobbies, falconets, kestrels, or the Merlin. Some species are eaters of carrion.

5. Origins:

   Australia, Africa, North and South America are the places of origin for falcon birds.

6. Physical Traits:

   Falcons have a long, bullet-shaped body with pointed wings and a medium to long tail. They have long toes with sharp, hooked claws. Their neck is short and their bill is hooked and notched.

7. Temperament:

   Falcons are hunters. They kill their prey in a very brutal way with the help of their clawed toes.

8. Trainability:

   Falcons have great speed and energy, which makes them successful hunters of birds, reptiles, and small mammals.

Falcons Birds -- Care

1. Habitat:

   Falcons nest on trees or cliff-tops and prefer open spaces.

2. Food:

   Falcons are hunters. They like to eat mammals, birds and reptiles.

3. Compatibility:

   Falcons are friendless birds and they live in pairs. They do not mix with other birds. They generally kill smaller birds for food.

Falcons Birds -- Concerns

1. Benefits:

   Falcons are intelligent and can be trained by experienced handlers.

2. Liabilities:

   Falcons are hunters. They will eat your domestic pets like chickens and other pet birds.

3. Health Issues:

   Falcons are affected by the pesticides and insecticides used on crop farms. They can get various diseases like bird goiter and bird flu. They are one of the carriers of bird flu, which they can get from farm chickens.

4. Specific Care Needs:

   Falcons are hunters, so you will have to keep your pet birds in a safe place.

5. Special Household Needs:

   Falcons are not pet birds, they are hunters. Hence, there are no household needs required by them.

Falcons Birds -- How to Choose

1. What to Look for:

   Falcons generally stay away from human residences, hence cannot be easily seen.

2. Supplies:

   Falcons are hunters; they can manage their own food and shelter in the nature. They need no supplies provided by humans.

3. Expense:

   Falcons are not pet birds. They cannot be sold or purchased.