Falco rusticolus · Icelandic: Fálki

The world's largest falcon, and Iceland's national bird.

Habitat: Cliffs, highlands and open country near Ptarmigan populations | Season: All year

Identification

• The world's largest falcon; powerful build
• Plumage ranges from almost pure white to dark grey-brown

Behaviour

A specialist hunter of Rock Ptarmigan, taken in fast, powerful pursuit flights rather than a stooping dive.

Did you know?

The Gyrfalcon is Iceland's national bird and appears on the coat of arms of the President of Iceland.

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