From: "Seph..."
Newsgroups: alt.binaries.pictures.artpics, alt.binaries.pictures.fine-art, alt.binaries.pictures.animals
Subject: Joseph Wolf - Greenland Falcon...
Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 10:12:32 -0500


Artist: Joseph Wolf - 1820 - 1899

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Seph...


KsW-JWolf-Greenland Falcon-s.jpg



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The Greenland Falcon (Falco rusticolus candicans), a subspecies of Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus), is the largest falcon species, found in Greenland as a breeding bird. It's a fierce predator of the Arctic, known for its size and hunting prowess. Greenland hosts a breeding population estimated between 225 and 500 pairs.

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The Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) is the largest falcon species, primarily found in the Arctic regions. It's a powerful bird of prey with a diverse plumage, ranging from white to dark brown. Gyrfalcons are known for their impressive hunting skills, often targeting ptarmigan and other birds, and can be found breeding on cliffs in the high Arctic.
Order: Falconiformes
Family: Falconidae
Genus: Falco
Subgenus: Hierofalco
Species: Falco rusticolus