A falcon is a small, fast bird of prey that eats rats, mice, and other birds. It could not be eaten by the Israelites.
About Falcon
A kestrel is a small hawk (Falco tinnunculus) about 30.5 centimeters (12 inches) long. It has brown, black, and yellow feathers on its chest. In Bible times, kestrels were common in the Holy Land. They lived in villages and the countryside. They made nests on rooftops and among rocks.
Like most hawks, the kestrel can hover in the air and then drop down on its prey. It catches prey with sharp, hooked claws. Kestrels eat mice, small reptiles, and insects.
Key References
the kite, any kind of falcon,
the ostrich, the screech owl, the gull, any kind of hawk,
Does the hawk take flight by your understanding and spread his wings toward the south?
All Scripture References (6)
Leviticus (2)
the kite, any kind of falcon,
the ostrich, the screech owl, the gull, any kind of hawk,
Deuteronomy (2)
the red kite, the falcon, any kind of kite,
the ostrich, the screech owl, the gull, any kind of hawk,