Gene Jarvis: Sooty Falcon

Artist: Gene Jarvis
1921 - 1990
Nationality: American
Artwork Year: 1985
Image Size: 10.5 by 9 inches
Overall Size: 13.75 by 12.5 inches
Medium: Mixed Media on Hot Press Illustration Board

Since ancient times, the taming and training of falcons -- the most spirited and courageous of birds -- has been considered a noble art. For these swift-winged attackers are among the most beautiful and graceful of all birds of prey. Falcons are generally smaller and more streamlined than hawks and have long, pointed wings which allow them to fly at greater speeds. And, unlike other birds of prey, falcons must fly with rapid wing strokes for they are unable to soar on the air currents. The Sooty Falcon is a beuatiful creamy gray, and is often seen racing trhough the skies in pursuit of smaller birds such as swifts, swallows and pigeons. Short and powerful, the Sooty Falcons are able to dive from the skies with amazing speed. Interestingly, this falcon is the only bird to nest in the autumn. The reason for this is found in its diet which consists of migratory birds which cross through the Sooty Falcon's habitat at this time of year. Like all other falcons, the Sooty Falcon does not build a typical nest of sticks and feathers. Instead, the Sooty Falcons lay their eggs on a rocky shelf or bare crevice. The female will incubate her clutch while the male searches for food. After hatching, both parents will help raise their young to become swift and agile hunters of the skies.

This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood® First Day Cover for the Israel Sooty Falcon stamp issued February 5, 1985.

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