The color of the gyrfalcon depends on where they are from and can vary. These birds are very powerful and can endure long flights.
"The gyrfalcon is a bird of prey, the largest of the falcon species. The abbreviation gyr is also used. It breeds on Arctic coasts and tundra, and the islands of northern North America, Europe, and Asia." Wikipedia
Scientific name: Falco rusticolus
Phylum: Chordata
Higher classification: Falcon
Rank: Species
Did you know: Gyrfalcons are expensive to buy, and some owners and breeders keep them secret to avoid theft. wikipedia.org
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How fast can a Gyrfalcon go?
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