Falco (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Falconidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Falco peregrinus, the peregrine falcon, is the fastest bird on record, reaching speeds of over 320 km/h during its characteristic hunting dive.
- Falco columbarius, the merlin, is a small falcon that breeds in the northern hemisphere and migrates to warmer climates during the winter.
- The Falco genus consists of around 40 species of falcons, ranging in size from the tiny falconets to the large gyrfalcon.
- Falco subbuteo, the Eurasian hobby, is a medium-sized falcon that is known for its agility and speed in flight.
- Falco mexicanus, the prairie falcon, is a medium-sized falcon that is native to the western and central regions of North America.