Falcon

Key Points
Welcome to the Falcon Quiz, where you can test your knowledge and learn more about one of the fastest birds in the world! This bird is known for its incredible hunting skills and incredible flight speeds. They also have impressive aerial acrobatics and can be spotted chasing and killing their prey silently and efficiently.
Take the quiz to test your knowledge of Falcons if you believe you know everything there is to know about them or if you want to learn more about this impressive animal!
Quiz Questions
- What is the scientific name for the Falcon?
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- Buteo jamaicensis
- Accipiter gentilis
- Falco peregrinus
- Aquila chrysaetos
- What is the average lifespan of a Falcon in the wild?
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- 16-20 years
- 5-10 years
- 21-25 years
- 11-15 years
- Where do Falcons live?
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- Australia
- Africa
- North America
- All continents except Antarctica
- What is the average weight of a male Falcon?
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- 3-5 pounds
- 1-3 pounds
- 2-4 pounds
- 4-6 pounds
- What is the average weight of a female Falcon?
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- 3-4 pounds
- 1-2 pounds
- 2-5 pounds
- 4-5 pounds
- What is the wingspan of a Falcon?
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- 20-30 inches
- 40-50 inches
- 50-60 inches
- 30-50 inches
- What is the top speed of a Falcon?
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- 150 mph
- 270 mph
- 240 mph
- 200 mph
- What is the main prey of a Falcon?
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- Insects
- Fish
- Birds
- Small mammals
- What is the main predator of a Falcon?
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- Hawks
- Eagles
- Humans
- Owls
- What is the main habitat of a Falcon?
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- Forests
- Mountains
- Deserts
- Coastal cliffs
- What is the average clutch size of a Falcon?
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- 3-4 eggs
- 1-2 eggs
- 2-3 eggs
- 4-5 eggs
- What is the incubation period of a Falcon?
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- 35-40 days
- 20-25 days
- 30-35 days
- 25-30 days
- What is the conservation status of the Falcon?
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- Endangered
- Vulnerable
- Least Concern
- Near Threatened
- What is the main threat to Falcons?
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- Habitat loss
- Hunting
- Pesticides
- Climate change
- What is the main hunting technique of a Falcon?
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- Hovering
- Soaring
- Diving
- Perching
- What is the main color of a Falcon?
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- Gray
- Brown
- Black
- White
Types Of Falcons
These impressive birds belongs to the genus Falco and are the largest birds found in the family Falconinae. This bird of prey also referred to as a raptor, is made up of more than 40 different species. The largest falcon in this genus is the gyrfalcon, with the larger females reaching 20 to 25.5 inches long with a wingspan of 49 to 63 inches. One of the smallest of the species is the African pygmy falcon, with an average length of 8 inches and a wingspan of 14 inches. Here are a few other types of the species:
Interesting Falcon Facts
Falcons have incredible eyesight, their vision is 8x better than a human's which allows them to spot prey from almost two miles away. They can seek both regular color and ultraviolet color, exceeding the range of humans. Keep reading to find out more interesting facts!


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