Subfamily Falconinae (Falcons)

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus)
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Genera of the Subfamily Falconinae (Falcons)

1. Falco (falcons, true falcons)
2. Herpetotheres (Laughing Falcon)
3. Micrastur (forest falcons)
4. Microhierax (falconets)
5. Polihierax, Poliohierax (pygmy falcons)
6. Spiziapteryx (Spot-winged Falconet)

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• Encarta Concise Edition: Falcon

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