genus Falco

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Noun

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genus Falco - a genus of Falconidae Falcobird genus - a genus of birdsFalconidae, family Falconidae - a family of birds of the order FalconiformesFalco peregrinus, peregrine, peregrine falcon - a widely distributed falcon formerly used in falconryFalco rusticolus, gerfalcon, gyrfalcon - large and rare Arctic falcon having white and dark color phasesFalco tinnunculus, kestrel - small Old World falcon that hovers in the air against a windAmerican kestrel, Falco sparverius, kestrel, sparrow hawk - small North American falconFalco columbarius, pigeon hawk, merlin - small falcon of Europe and America having dark plumage with black-barred tail; used in falconryFalco subbuteo, hobby - small Old World falcon formerly trained and flown at small birds