Directory of Falconidae Resources

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This family of birds includes the falcons and caracaras. Internet users will encounter some confusion regarding the taxonomy of the caracaras. According to ITIS the genus name Caracara has replaced the older name Polyborus. However, a variety of scientific names appear on websites.

Resources in This Category

• American Kestrel (Falco sparverius)

  http://www.nenature.com/AmericanKestrel.htm
  Provides an image, range maps, and facts about this bird's diet and habitat.

• Aplomado Falcon

  http://peregrinefund.org/explore-raptors-species/Aplomado_Falcon
  Several photographs and information on this species including its size, habitat, diet, reproduction and how it got its name.

• Aplomado Falcon (Falco femoralis)

  http://www.arthurgrosset.com/sabirds/aplomadofalcon.html
  Photos plus data about this falcon's habitat and diet.

• Bat Falcon (Falco rufigularis)

  http://animaldiversity.org/site/accounts/information/Falco_rufigularis.html
  Species account includes data on physical traits, food habits, behavior, and scientific classification.

• Crested Caracara (Caracara cheriway)

  http://greglasley.com/caracara.html
  Description and photos of this large bird that occurs from Texas and Arizona to tropical Central America.

• Crested Caracara (Caracara plancus)

  http://www.avesphoto.com/website/NA/species/CRCCRS-1.htm
  Image of this bird taken in Argentina.

• Crested Caracara (Polyborus plancus or Caracara cheriway)

  http://peregrinefund.org/explore-raptors-species/Crested_Caracara
  Description, photos, habitat, range maps, and other information from the Peregrine Fund.

• Eurasian Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus)

  http://www.avesphoto.com/website/NA/species/KESEUR-1.htm
  Photograph of this species, hovering in flight.

• Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus)

  http://www.mbr-pwrc.usgs.gov/id/framlst/i3540id.html
  Identification tips, photo, range map, and taxonomy chart.

• Karearea, The New Zealand Falcon (Falco novaeseelandiae)

  http://nzbirds.com/birds/falcon.html
  Describes the breeding and hunting habits of this bird. Includes a photo and an illustration.

• Laughing Falcon (Herpetotheres cachinnans)

  http://ibc.lynxeds.com/species/laughing-falcon-herpetotheres-cachinnans
  Photographs and sightings from the Internet Bird Collection.

• Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni)

  http://animaldiversity.org/site/accounts/information/Falco_naumanni.html
  Facts about this bird's range, natural history, and conservation status. Includes references.

• Mauritian Kestrel (Falco punctatus)

  http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/speciesfactsheet.php?id=3592
  Photo, geographic range, characteristics, food habits, reproduction, behavior, habitat, and conservation status.

• Mauritius Kestrel

  http://peregrinefund.org/explore-raptors-species/Mauritius_Kestrel
  Several photographs of this species and information including its size, habitat, diet, reproduction and how it got its name.

• Merlin (Falco columbarius)

  http://www.nenature.com/Merlin.htm
  Photo, habitat, diet, physical characteristics, and range maps.

• Merlin (Falco columbarius)

  http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Merlin/id
  Photo and facts about this bird's habitat, nesting and feeding habits and range in the US.

• Peregrine Falcon

  http://www.sharpeyesonline.com/
  Photo documentation and observations of peregrine falcons re-inhabiting historic California coastal eyries after 50 years by field naturalist, Will Sooter.

• Peregrine Falcon

  http://peregrinefund.org/explore-raptors-species/Peregrine_Falcon
  Several photographs and information on this species including its size, habitat, diet, reproduction and how it got its name.

• Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus)

  http://raysweb.net/specialplaces/pages/falcon.html
  Peregrines, the worlds swiftest birds, are endangered everywhere in Canada and in most places in the United States.

• Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus)

  http://www.nenature.com/PeregrineFalcon.htm
  Photo, range maps, and facts about this bird's habitat and diet.

• Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus)

  http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/s2008/lauterba_jona/
  Research project by Jonathan Lauterbach on this raptor including its classification, habitat, reproduction, adaptations, nutrition and interactions with other species.

• Prairie Falcon (Falco mexicanus)

  http://www.mbr-pwrc.usgs.gov/id/framlst/i3550id.html
  Identification tips, life history, photos, range maps, and taxonomy chart.

• Prairie Falcon (Falco mexicanus)

  http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Prairie_Falcon/id
  Fact sheet includes the habitat, physical traits, and range of this bird.

• Striated Caracara (Phalcoboenus australis)

  http://ibc.lynxeds.com/species/carunculated-caracara-phalcoboenus-carunculatus
  Photographs, videos and sightings from the Internet Bird Collection.

• Striated Caracara (Phalcoboenus australis)

  http://greglasley.com/striat.html
  Photos of this bird, also called Forster's Caracara, from Sea Lion Island in the Falklands.

• Teita Falcon

  http://peregrinefund.org/index.php?action=explore-raptors-species&speciesname=Taita_Falcon
  Several photographs of this species and information including its size, habitat, diet, reproduction and how it got its name.

 

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