GYRFALCON by danob
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Description
GYRFALCON (falco rusticolus)
The beautiful Gyrfalcon is the world's largest falcon - with a wingspan in excess of 5ft. The Gyr (pronounced 'ger') is the world's fastest falcon in level flight. Being a bird of the Arctic tundra, Gyrs are not resident in this country but a few visit us; usually in the Northern Isles and sometimes Ireland, the West Country and the Scilly Isles.
Their plumage is highly variable, ranging from brown and grey, to almost pure white with a few black spots. Prey consists almost entirely of birds which - as well as stooping - it can fly down in direct pursuit. It can use its superior weight and speed to tackle quite large birds such as geese, but inland populations rely almost entirely on Grouse and Ptarmigan.
FACT FILE:
LENGTH: 50 - 60cms (20 - 24ins)
WINGSPAN: 130 - I 60cms (51 - 63ins)
WEIGHT: 0.8 - 2.1kg (1Ib 1 2oz - 41bs 10oz)
HABITAT: Rocky coasts and low-lying moorland where prey is plentiful
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Comments (38)
Look at that plumage! This is wonderfully impressive stuff again. Cheers!
Thats a beautiful bird, never seen one like it !! Superb capture here Danny !! :o)
beautiful bird and shot !
Stunning capture Danny. Tks :^)
awesome detailed feathers! what a perfect and breathtaking portrait! ;o)
WOW... look at the pattern on his plumage! Fascinating!
stunning shot.............. I always thought the fastest falcon was the peregrine............ ach well you live and learn......
Magnificent!!!