Gyrfalcon Identifying Features

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pale bluish bill with dark tip
circular nostrils
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large falcon
broad body
(Photo of spread primaries
needed)
8th & 10th primary the
same length
(Photo of light phase needed)

Intermediate phase
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(Photo of dark phase needed)
Light phase
white head
white plumage
black wing tips

Intermediate phase (shown)
gray plumage

Dark phase
black head
black plumage