Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Gyrfalcon vs Red-footed Falcon

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Size

Gyrfalcon

Gyrfalcon

0.65 m

Human

1.75 m

Red-footed Falcon

Red-footed Falcon

0.34 m

GyrfalconRed-footed Falcon
Weight0.8–2.1 kg0.13–0.2 kg
Length48–65 cm28–34 cm
Wingspan1.1–1.6 m65–76 cm
Top Speed210 km/h48 km/h
Lifespan12–20 yrs3–10 yrs
Incubation35 days22 days
Offspring2–5 2–5
DietCarnivoreCarnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationPartial MigrantMigratory
HabitatTundra, Mountain, Rocky Cliffs, Coast, Taiga, arcticGrassland, Farmland, Wetland, Woodland
RegionsNordics, Europe, Asia, North America, AntarcticaNordics, Europe, Africa, Asia
FamilyFalconidaeFalconidae
OrderFalconiformesFalconiformes