Gyr falcon hunting in flight
Gyr falcon (Falco rusticolus)
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Facts – Gyr falcon
| Also known as: | Gyrfalcon |
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| Kingdom | Animalia |
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| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falconidae |
| Genus | Falco (1) |
Status – Gyr falcon
Description – Gyr falcon
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References
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IUCN Red List (April, 2009)
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CITES (April, 2009)
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Gyr falcon hunting in flight
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