Gyrfalcon

Description

Gyrfalcons are the largest of the falcon family and are found primarily in the Arctic regions. They hunt mostly ptarmigan, often flying low over the tundra to surprise them, and most nest on cliff ledges, often in old nests built by ravens or golden eagles. The IUCN lists them as Least Concern, but warming could pull the time when young ptarmigan are plentiful out of step with when young falcons learn to hunt.