From the smallest falcon to the fastest flying bird on earth, discover interesting facts about the falcon bird family.

Hawks and falcons, distinct raptors, are often confused but differ significantly in eight key ways. These include variations ...

New Zealand ’s annual bird election is contested by cheeky parrots, sweet songbirds and cute, puffball robins. This year’s winner was a mysterious falcon that wouldn’t think twice about eating them.

The kārearea, or New Zealand falcon, claimed victory in the country’s Bird Of The Year competition Monday after receiving more than 14,500 votes. Forest & Bird conservation group runs the annual ...

Just decades ago, peregrine falcons were largely absent from California and much of the U.S. amid widespread use of pesticides. But now, a pair of the fastest birds in the world are nesting on ...

After an early lead, the kārearea New Zealand falcon kept its talons firmly on the top spot and has snatched the crown in the ...