While both falcons and hawks are birds of prey, they are two different species of birds. Find out what makes a true hawk or ...

In Africa, falcons are found across many habitats. Several species are unique to the continent, including the endangered Taita falcon, which nests on high cliffs, and the greater kestrel ...

Unfortunately, the most common falcon, American kestrel, is on a downward slide, although it is still easily the most ...

Peregrine falcons regularly nest in the tower of Mackay Heating Plant, on the east side of the UB South Campus. Classified as an endangered species in New York State, peregrine falcons were wiped out ...

A new pair of peregrine falcons are expected to settle into the nest on the Cathedral this month. Pitt facility management and the National Aviary have cleaned up the nesting area and prepared the ...

A peregrine falcon with dark stripes under its eyes that protect it from solar glare. Javier Fernandez Sanchez/Getty Images. There are 39 species of falcon in the world. They occur on all ...

While most people have heard of falcons, here’s a definition: A bird of prey, with long pointed wings and a notched beak, typically catching prey by diving upon it from above. Six species in the ...