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Any of nearly 60 species of diurnal
The name is sometimes restricted to the more than 35 species of true falcons, genus Falco . Species range from 6 to 24 in. (15–60 cm) long. Females of the genus Falco are larger and bolder than males and are preferred for falconry . Falcons, found worldwide, commonly nest in treeholes or on cliff ledges. Some species capture birds in midair; others live on hares, mice, lizards, and insects. See also gyrfalcon , hawk , kestrel , merlin , peregrine falcon .
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[c mediumvioletred] (as used in expressions)
Fighting Falcon
peregrine falcon
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