Falcons are capable of reaching speeds up to 242 miles per hour when diving for prey, making them the fastest known animal.
These birds form lifelong bonds with their partners for reproduction.
With vision eight times sharper than humans', they can spot small prey from distances of nearly two miles.
Falcons are not selective eaters, hunting a wide range of species, estimated to be several thousand.
Migration distances for falcons can span up to 15,500 miles annually as they move between continents for mating or food.
Equipped with a sharp tooth at the end of their beaks, falcons can swiftly sever necks.
Humans have employed falcons in hunting practices for millennia.