Gold & Platinum Level Adopters of Nike:
Laura Gerick • Brendan Currie • Frank & Ellie Carson • Joe & Alexis Truitt • Jim Robinson • Michael Morrow •
Nike the Gyrfalcon, came into human care in Long Beach Peninsula in Washington in February 2005. She was transferred to Cascades Raptor Center in March of 2005.
Durante el día, es común ver a Nike “remar con el ala”, batiendo vigorosamente sus alas sobre su percha. Éste es un comportamiento común entre las aves rapaces, especialmente halcones, para desarrollar los músculos y mantenerse en buena condición física.
Gyrfalcons (pronounced JEER-falcon) are primarily an Arctic species but can sometimes be found overwintering farther south. They are the largest falcon in the world and one of the fastest raptors in level flight, able to reach speeds of 70 miles per hour.
Biografías de aves en español por CrossCultural Now