Falcons are one of the most majestic birds in the world.Their size, strength and speed are truly remarkable.Falcons are known for being gentle birds and often times people mistake these birds for being tame.Falcons are not always gentle and can be very aggressive when defending their nests or their food.Falcons are the only bird that can catch a flying fish and they are able to kill prey by pecking them to death.Falcons are a very important part of the ecosystem and often times they are used in research to study the behavior of other animals.