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Carnivore
Falcons eat birds, insects and small mammals.
Meat eater
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Falcon Facts for Kids: F Is for Falcon
The peregrine falcon is the fastest animal in the world when it swoops down from the sky. It uses that speed to catch other birds. Here are easy falcon facts for kids: what falcons eat, how big they grow, what a baby falcon is called and where falcons live. Read them out loud, try the quiz, then color the letter F.
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Carnivorediet
Eyasbaby name
Fun facts
Fun Facts About Falcons
Two more true facts about the falcon that kids love. Tap the button to hear the name, then read each fact together.
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Say “Falcon”
Falcon starts with the letter F. Clap once for each part of the word as you say it.
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Did you know?
The peregrine falcon is the fastest animal in a dive.
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One more fact
Falcons have a notch in their beak for gripping prey.
Act it outMove like a falcon for ten seconds.
Spot the letterFind the letter F in “Falcon”.
Ask a questionWhat would a falcon eat for breakfast?
Quick facts
Falcon Facts at a Glance
Everything a curious kid wants to know about the falcon, in eight short cards.
Size
How big?
A falcon is wingspan 1 to 1.2 m.
Body sizeLife
How long?
Falcons live for about 12 to 15 years.
LifespanBaby
Eyas
A baby falcon is called an eyas.
Baby nameGroup
Cast
A group of falcons is called a cast.
Group nameHabitat
Mountains
Falcons are found in every continent except Antarctica.
Where they liveAnimal type
Bird
The peregrine falcon is the fastest animal in the world when it swoops down from the sky. It uses that speed to catch other birds.
Falcon is a birdLetter
F is for falcon
Falcon has 6 letters and starts with F.
Say: Falcon
Quick quiz
Falcon Quiz for Kids
A tiny game to check what stuck. Read the question out loud and let your little one tap the answer.
Question 1
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Free printable
Falcon Coloring Page: Letter F Worksheet
Done reading about the falcon? Print the free letter F sheet, say “F is for falcon” together and color the big letters. Great for circle time, morning work or a quiet afternoon at home.
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Print at home or schoolFits US Letter and A4 paper
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Color and traceBig letters and dotted tracing lines
Uppercase FLowercase fTracing practiceFind the F animals
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Questions
All FAQs
Falcon Questions Kids Ask
Falcons eat birds, insects and small mammals. That makes the falcon a carnivore, which means it is a meat eater.
A falcon is wingspan 1 to 1.2 m.
Falcons live for about 12 to 15 years.
A baby falcon is called an eyas.
A group of falcons is called a cast.
Falcons live in every continent except Antarctica. Their favorite habitat is: mountains.
Yes. The falcon is a bird. The peregrine falcon is the fastest animal in the world when it swoops down from the sky. It uses that speed to catch other birds.
Falcon starts with the letter F. Say it slowly and listen for the F sound at the start.
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