What is a falconry bird?
In Alberta, 12 species of raptors are classified as falconry birds: American Kestrel, Cooper’s Hawk, Ferruginous Hawk, Gyrfalcon, Harris’ Hawk, Merlin, Northern Goshawk, Peregrine Falcon, Prairie Falcon, Red-tailed Hawk, Sharp-Shinned Hawk and Swainson’s Hawk. Hybrids of these species are also permitted. Persons classified as Novice Falconers by the Alberta Falconry Association may keep one only, of either American Kestrel, Red-tailed Hawk or Swainson’s Hawk.
