Falcon is a type of bird of prey that taxonomically belongs to the order Falconiformes in the class Ornithischia. They come in a wide variety of species, and here are the species of several of the common falcons::
Peregrine Falcon: The peregrine falcon is one of the larger of the falcon species and flies extremely fast. It is widely distributed and can survive in a variety of environments. One of the subspecies of the peregrine falcon is the Saheen falcon, which flies extremely fast, even approaching the speed of sound.
Saker: The Saker is a large falcon that is mainly found in Central Asia. They usually live on cliffs and are adept at hunting birds, mammals, and reptiles. Sakers are larger in size and have wider wings, making them suitable for catching prey while flying at high speeds.
White Falcon: The white falcon is a medium-sized falcon that is mainly found in Europe and Asia. Their feathers are predominantly white with black spots on their wings and head. The white falcon is large and imposing, and is often considered a sacred bird.
American Falcon: The American falcon is a medium-sized falcon that is mainly found in the Americas. Their feathers are predominantly gray with black spots on their wings and head. The American falcon is smaller in size and flies faster.
Gyrfalcon: The Gyrfalcon is a large falcon that is mainly found in the Arctic region and some islands in Europe. Their feathers are predominantly black with white spots on their wings and head. Gyrfalcons are larger in size and fly extremely fast, making them suitable for surviving in cold climates.
In addition to the above several common species of falcons, there are many other species of falcons, such as kestrel, chestnut-throated falcon, red-breasted falcon, etc. Different species of falcons differ in appearance, living Xi and distribution area.