| From: Lhicks@pacbell.net
 Newsgroups: alt.binaries.pictures.misc
 Subject: White Gyrfalcon - gyrfal~1.jpg (1/1)
 Date: Sat, 11 Jan 1997 16:18:53 GMT
 
 
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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
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