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Gyrfalcon

Falco rusticolus

Near Threatened

About

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.

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

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Falconiformes (Falconiformes)

Species

Falco rusticolus (Gyrfalcon)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gyrfalcon?

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

What is the conservation status of Gyrfalcon?

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

Where does Gyrfalcon live?

Gyrfalcon 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 Gyrfalcon belong to?

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

What kingdom does Gyrfalcon belong to?

Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Gyrfalcon?

The closest relatives of Gyrfalcon in the genus Falco include African Hobby, American Kestrel, Amur Falcon, Aplomado Falcon, Australian Hobby.