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1
: any of various hawks trained for use in falconry
2
: any of various hawks (family Falconidae) that have long pointed wings, a long tail, and a notched beak and that usually inhabit open areas
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In one clip, a falcon swoops down onto Sharon’s gloved hand to feed, while Kelly looks on with a smile.
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Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 13 Sep. 2025
Birds of prey, including eagles, hawks, owls, and falcons, circle overhead, while bison gather to compete for mates (around August) or to calve (which usually takes place in April).
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Merlin: Pesticides’ collateral damage The merlin is a falcon, a little smaller than a pigeon, that eats other birds.
—Tom Langen, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, in Souq Waqif, the smell of saffron lingers as beautiful falcons perch beside handwoven textiles.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 13 Sep. 2025
Birds of prey, including eagles, hawks, owls, and falcons, circle overhead, while bison gather to compete for mates (around August) or to calve (which usually takes place in April).
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Merlin: Pesticides’ collateral damage The merlin is a falcon, a little smaller than a pigeon, that eats other birds.
—Tom Langen, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, in Souq Waqif, the smell of saffron lingers as beautiful falcons perch beside handwoven textiles.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Falcon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/falcon. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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