Which habitats can support falconiform birds?

Falconiform birds are remarkably adaptable and inhabit a diverse range of environments across the globe, spanning from Arctic to equatorial latitudes. They are found in habitats as varied as stark deserts, tropical forests, coastal shores, and grasslands.12

While they are most common and varied in warm, relatively open country, many species have adapted to specialized environments. For instance:1

• Forests and Jungles: Many species, particularly in South America, are adapted to life in jungles and wooded lowlands.12
• Urban Areas: Some species, such as the peregrine falcon, have successfully adapted to urban environments, where they nest on skyscrapers and bridges.2
• High Latitudes: Certain species, including the gyrfalcon, inhabit the Arctic, while others are found in high-latitude regions like Canada and Russia.2
• Canyon and Scrub Country: Species like the prairie falcon inhabit rugged, arid landscapes.2

Although agriculture can lead to habitat destruction, it may also create mixed landscapes of forest and open country that support certain adaptable species.3