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What is a gyrfalcon?

What is a gyrfalcon? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (obsolete) Any large falcon, especially as used to fly at herons.
  2. Falco rusticolus, a large bird of prey that breeds on Arctic coasts and islands of North America, Europe and Asia.
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Bird species include peregrine and gyrfalcon, eagles, ruffed grouse, rock ptarmigan, loons, ducks and swans.
Longwings are falcons, such as the peregrine, the saker, and the gyrfalcon.
The gyrfalcon is the best-proportioned and most active member of the Falcon tribe.
The gyrfalcon is the speed-king among birds, but the hoary bat is faster still.
When only a streak of silver sky, with a shoal of little violet clouds, was left of the daylight the gyrfalcon gave up the chase.
Four characteristic birds of prey include the snowy owl, gyrfalcon, osprey, and rough-legged hawk.

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