Falcon

Even in ancient Egypt, the falcon bird was considered the patroness of the pharaohs, and the Incas associated it with the sun. In Slavic folklore, the falcon bird is represented as a symbol of honor and courage. The Turks believed that this bird was nothing more than like the soul of the owner, so it could neither be sold nor lost. One of the legends says that all the power of the khan Tokhtamysh was kept in 2 falcons that belonged to him.

Falcons are considered the fastest flying birds, as they can fly at speeds of more than 300 km/h.

This hunter has excellent eyesight, as he is able to see his prey from a height

up to 1 kilometer inclusive. The shape of the falcon's wings in flight resembles a sickle, which formed the basis of its name in Latin.

Falcons prefer to hunt in the morning and evening hours, choosing small birds as prey.

As a rule, they do not feed on carrion. To provide themselves with food, these predators use several hunting methods.

They either catch their victims directly in flight, or dive from a height, finding potential prey on the ground.

The rest of the time (during the day) the falcons are in their shelters and digest food.

They build their nests on the tops of the tallest trees or on rocks.

They can take over the nests of other birds, but they do this very rarely, since many birds nest in conditions unsuitable for falcons.

These predators never build their nests on the ground.

These predators can rise to heights that are inaccessible to other birds.

After the formation of a couple, they protect their living space from attacks from the outside.

The falcon bird, like many other representatives of this genus, prefers a nomadic lifestyle. Their migrations are connected not only with the search for places,

more comfortable for wintering, but also for the purpose of searching for food. Unlike other birds of prey, falcons are easily tamed by humans.

Falcons are considered the most intelligent raptors among all birds of prey.

If given a choice of which animal to become, I would undoubtedly choose a falcon!

Soko ptica ! :p