What are falcons?
Q: What are falcons?
A: Falcons are small to medium-sized birds of prey related to hawks, eagles, and vultures.
Q: What do falcons usually eat?
A: Most falcons eat small mammals. Some species hunt other birds, which they take in flight.
Q: What do most falcons look like?
A: Like hawks, most falcons have dark gray or brown backs and wings, with white undersides.
Q: What is special about the peregrine falcon?
A: The peregrine falcon is found over most of the world and is famous for hunting birds by diving down on them at 320 km/h (200 mi/h).
Q: What happened to the peregrine falcon in North America?
A: It was nearly wiped out in North America by the use of pesticides, but has since made a recovery.
Q: What is falconry?
A: In some countries falcons are used in falconry. This means people catch the birds and make them hunt for them.
Q: What was falconry used for in the past and what is it used for today?
A: Long ago, falconry was a way for people to get more food, but today it is a sport.
