Gyrfalcon

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The Gyrfalcon is the largest falcon of Europe, almost as big as a buzzard. It breeds in Scandinavia and hunts mainly fowl and lemmings.

Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falco_rusticolus

Map:

http://eol.org/pages/1049156/maps

Scientific name:

Falco rusticolus

Presence in western Europe:

Extremely rare

More information

Size:

Buzzard

Birdtype:

birds of prey

Main colour:

Dark grey,

Light grey

Beak colour:

Grey

Beak shape:

Hooked

Eyestripe:

Black

Crown colour:

Dark grey

Breast colour:

White

Belly colour:

White

Throat colour:

White

Pattern:

Speckled

Rump colour:

Light grey

Upperwing colour:

Dark grey

Underwing colour:

White,

Grey

Wing shape:

Pointed

Leg colour:

Yellow

Leg shape:

Bird of prey

Tail colour:

Dark grey

Tail shape:

Square

Looks like

Peregrine

Read more about Peregrine

The Gyrfalcon is larger, has a longer tail, and broader wings than the Peregrine. The Gyrfalcon chases its prey in the air, but hits it on the ground. The Peregrine can catch its prey in the air.