What is another word for falcons?

Pronunciation: [fˈalkənz] (IPA)

Falcons, also known as raptors, are majestic birds of prey. They are known for their speed, agility, and hunting prowess. Other synonyms for falcons include hawks, eagles, ospreys, and kites. While they may share some similarities, each of these birds has its own unique features and characteristics. For example, eagles are known for their impressive wingspan while hawks are more compact and maneuverable. Ospreys are excellent fish catchers, and kites are known for their ability to soar and glide effortlessly. Regardless of their specific traits, all these birds have a special place in nature and continue to inspire awe and admiration in humans.

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    • Proper noun, plural
      Hawks.
    • Noun, plural
      peregrines.

What are the hypernyms for Falcons?

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Usage examples for Falcons

It was a Fete champetre, to be given by Sir Frederick Dayrell, lord of the manor of Fulmere-at which a grand flight of falcons was to form part of the entertainment.
"The White Gauntlet"
Mayne Reid
All this country is stocked with a great variety of small birds, such as finches, fly-catchers, thrushes, and the ubiquitous sparrow, as well as their natural enemies, eagles, hawks, and falcons,-birds of prey which exhibit most wonderful sagacity in seeking for victims with which to appease their appetites.
"The Pearl of India"
Maturin M. Ballou
From this it will be seen that the Roebuck's guns, considering the peaceful service she was upon, were probably known to her company as "sakers" and "falcons."
"The Naval Pioneers of Australia"
Louis Becke and Walter Jeffery

Famous quotes with Falcons

  • message to falcon lovers : its ok to love people who wont love you back, my best friend got rejected by this girl, you see that's life. all my life i have tried to advertise my channel on pewds's videos but you i just get rejected, and again that's life. but i keep on going and i dont care what people say, even if its i hate falcons, there just haters. KEEP FIGHTING FALCON LOVERS AND LOVE WILL COME BACK
    falcon lover xxx
  • Our hopes, like towering falcons, aim At objects in an airy height; The little pleasure of the game Is from afar to view the flight.
    Matthew Prior

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