Falcon Birds are quite strong and aggressive. Here's everything you need to know about them.

Falcon bird -- Facts

1. Breed:

   The Falcon bird comes from the Tyrannidae family, which also includes eagles, hawks, kites, and vultures.

2. Size:

   They are about 15 to 63 cm (6 to 25 inches) in length and weigh up to 1.8kg.

3. Life Span:

   The Falcon's average age is 16 to 20 years.

4. Varieties:

   There are a wide variety of Falcon birds including falconets, kestrels, and the Merlin.

5. Origins:

   The Falcon bird originated Australia, Africa and North and South America.

6. Physical Traits:

   Falcons have a long, bullet-shaped body, pointed wings, a medium to long tail, long toes with sharp, hooked claws, a short neck, and a short hooked, usually uneven bill.

7. Temperament:

   Falcon Birds are aggressive and can attack other bird nests.

8. Trainability:

   Although they can be stubborn, they can be trained with patience.

Falcon bird -- Care

1. Habitat:

   The Falcon nests in trees or on cliff tops so that they can keep an eye out for prey.

2. Food:

   Falcons have an extremely fast metabolism and require high protein food like mice, sparrows and even beef.

3. Compatibility:

   While they may travel in pairs, they are not social birds and may eat smaller birds.

Falcon bird -- Concerns

1. Benefits:

   Falcons can be tamed quickly and are highly intelligent.

2. Liabilities:

   Falcons have have razor-sharp talons and should be handled with care. They are not well suited for domestication; and should only be caged and handled by a professional Falconer.

3. Health Issues:

   Falcon birds are suseptible to goiters and are carriers of the bird flu.

4. Specific Care Needs:

   Falcons are a difficult bird to keep in captivity and should only be handled by experienced falconers. Their active metabolism requires a strictly monitored diet.

5. Special Household Needs:

   They need open areas to wander around. Make sure the area does not have any sharp-edged things that can hurt them.

Falcon bird -- How to Choose

1. What to Look for:

   You'll spot Falcons in trees and on cliff tops; they generally stay away from human populations.

2. Supplies:

   If you're keeping a Falcon for training or hunting purposes, check with local Falconer clubs and associations for a list of needed supplies and equipment.

3. Expense:

   Falcons are not pets and are not sold to the general public.