faucon

Definitions of faucon
  1. noun
    diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
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    types:
    autour
    large hawk of Eurasia and North America used in falconry
    aigle de mer, aigle pêcheur, orfraie
    large harmless hawk found worldwide that feeds on fish and builds a bulky nest often occupied for years
    type of:
    oiseau de proie, rapace
    any of numerous carnivorous birds that hunt and kill other animals
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