Question 1

What are the chances of seeing a Falco atricapillus in Denali National Park?

Accepted Answer

Rare. Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Falco atricapillus sighting in Denali National Park on a given day, based on 42 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. It is the 67th most-seen of the 113 birds we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 20%, if each day is a fresh chance.

Question 2

When is the best time to see a Falco atricapillus in Denali National Park?

Accepted Answer

August–October and December. In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Falco atricapillus in Denali National Park on a given day, against under 5% in January to July, the lowest months. Those are among Denali National Park's wettest months, with about 140 mm of rain a month against 45 mm in April. November has too few records to rate.

Question 3

Is Denali National Park the best place to see a Falco atricapillus?

Accepted Answer

3rd of 21. Of the 21 parks where we can rate Falco atricapillus sightings, Denali National Park ranks 3rd at under 5%. The best odds are in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park (United States, about 10%) and Katmai National Park (United States, about 10%).

Question 4

Which relatives of the Falco atricapillus live in Denali National Park?

Accepted Answer

Same genus: Falco. The closest relatives of the Falco atricapillus that you can see in Denali National Park (genus Falco, Typical Falcons) are Merlin (about 20%) and Gyrfalcon (about 20%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.

Question 5

Where does the Falco atricapillus sighting chance come from?

Accepted Answer

GBIF citizen-science records. It is estimated from how often the Falco atricapillus is recorded against all the birds logged in Denali National Park (42 verified sightings from 2019 to 2026), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.

#	Park	Country	Daily sighting probability
1	Wrangell-St. Elias National Park	🇺🇸 United States	~10%
2	Katmai National Park	🇺🇸 United States	~10%
3	Denali National Park	🇺🇸 United States	<5%
4	Kluane National Park	🇨🇦 Canada	<5%
5	Isle Royale National Park	🇺🇸 United States	<5%
6	Rocky Mountain National Park	🇺🇸 United States	<5%
7	Glacier National Park	🇺🇸 United States	<5%
8	Elk Island National Park	🇨🇦 Canada	<5%
9	Grand Canyon National Park	🇺🇸 United States	<5%
10	Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks	🇺🇸 United States	<5%
11	Jasper National Park	🇨🇦 Canada	<5%
12	Grand Teton National Park	🇺🇸 United States	<5%
13	Yosemite National Park	🇺🇸 United States	<5%
14	Banff National Park	🇨🇦 Canada	<5%
15	Great Bear Rainforest	🇨🇦 Canada	<5%
16	Gros Morne National Park	🇨🇦 Canada	<5%
17	Acadia National Park	🇺🇸 United States	<5%
18	Yellowstone National Park	🇺🇸 United States	<5%
19	Cumbres de Monterrey National Park	🇲🇽 Mexico	<5%
20	Redwood National Park	🇺🇸 United States	<5%
21	Olympic National Park	🇺🇸 United States	<5%

#	City	Country	Daily sighting probability
1	Anchorage	🇺🇸 United States	<5%
2	Edmonton	🇨🇦 Canada	<5%
3	Calgary	🇨🇦 Canada	<5%
4	Denver	🇺🇸 United States	<5%
5	Toronto	🇨🇦 Canada	<5%
6	Montreal	🇨🇦 Canada	<5%
7	Chicago	🇺🇸 United States	<5%

Falco atricapillus

Sounds

Recent sightings of Falco atricapillus in Denali National Park

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

Cities Where Found

Closest Relatives at Denali National Park

Merlin

Gyrfalcon

American Kestrel

White-crowned Sparrow

Dark-eyed Junco

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Black-billed Magpie

Gray Jay

Common Raven

Short-billed Gull

American Robin

Willow Grouse

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Falco atricapillus in Denali National Park?

When is the best time to see a Falco atricapillus in Denali National Park?

Is Denali National Park the best place to see a Falco atricapillus?

Which relatives of the Falco atricapillus live in Denali National Park?

Where does the Falco atricapillus sighting chance come from?