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Gerfalke

Falco rusticolus

Near Threatened

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Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found across Europe (9 countries) and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Falconiformes (Falkenartige)

Species

Falco rusticolus (Gerfalke)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シロハヤブサ

Chinese 矛隼

Spanish Halcón Gerifalte

French Faucon gerfaut

German Gerfalke

Portuguese Falcão-gerifalte

Russian Кречет

Similar Species in Falco

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Afrikanischer Baumfalke

Australischer Baumfalke

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gerfalke?

The scientific name of Gerfalke is Falco rusticolus. It belongs to the genus Falco.

What is the conservation status of Gerfalke?

Gerfalke (Falco rusticolus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Gerfalke live?

Gerfalke is found in Found across Europe (9 countries) and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, France, Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Slovenia, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States.

What family does Gerfalke belong to?

Gerfalke (Falco rusticolus) belongs to the genus Falco, which is part of the taxonomic family Falconidae.

What kingdom does Gerfalke belong to?

Gerfalke (Falco rusticolus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Gerfalke?

The closest relatives of Gerfalke in the genus Falco include Afrikanischer Baumfalke, Amurfalke, Aplomadofalke, Australischer Baumfalke, Baumfalke.