gyrfalcon
/ˈdʒɜrˌfɔlkən/
noun
- A large, powerful falcon that lives in cold, northern regions, often used in falconry.
- Falconers prize the gyrfalcon for its strength and hunting ability.
- We spotted a gyrfalcon perched on a cliff edge during our trip to Iceland.
- The gyrfalcon soared over the Arctic tundra, its white feathers blending with the snow.