FALCON- COLORING PAGE AND FREEHAND PAPER CUTTING

 FALCON-  COLORING PAGE AND FREEHAND PAPER CUTTING

What is the actual distinction between the hawks and the falcons?  Both species belong to the family Falconidae of the order Accipitres, but they are assigned to different genera -Astur and Falce . If you  once see a hawk and a falcon side by side alive, and on the wing- you will easily appreciate one great dissimilarity.  Hawks have short wings and long tails, while the falcons have short tails and wings of medium length. 

To the ornithologist however there is one anatomical difference that at once identifies the falcon viz the very distinct tooth or notch on the upper half or mandible of his bill. The hawks do not have this tooth and the upper half of their bills shows a curve. 

References: South African Gardening and Country Life 1926