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Falco atricapillus

Q: What are the chances of seeing a Falco atricapillus in Katmai National Park?

With luck. About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Falco atricapillus sighting in Katmai National Park on a given day, based on 21 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. It is the 61st most-seen of the 93 birds we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 20%, and over a week to about 40%, if each day is a fresh chance.

Q: When is the best time to see a Falco atricapillus in Katmai National Park?

May and July–August. In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Falco atricapillus in Katmai National Park on a given day, against under 5% in March, June and September, the lowest months. April and October–February have too few records to rate.

Q: Is Katmai National Park the best place to see a Falco atricapillus?

Among the best. Of the 21 parks where we can rate Falco atricapillus sightings, Katmai National Park ranks 2nd at about 10%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park (United States, about 10%).

Q: Where does the Falco atricapillus sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records. It is estimated from how often the Falco atricapillus is recorded against all the birds logged in Katmai National Park (21 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.

KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
PhylumChordata (Chordates)
ClassAves (Birds)
OrderFalconiformes (Falcons and Caracaras)
FamilyFalconidae (Falcons and Caracaras)
GenusFalco (Typical Falcons)
SpeciesFalco atricapillus

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck

at Katmai National Park

In 3 days ~20% in a week ~40%

21 Verified sightings at Katmai National Park From 2019 to 2026

666 In all 21 parks

May Best month

Sounds

Recording0:38

United States · 2026

Recording0:04

United States · 2019

Recording0:27

United States · 2021

Global Distribution

Where it is recorded most Our parks where it lives Our cities where it lives

Parks Where Found

#	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%

Cities Where Found

#	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%

Closest Relatives at Katmai National Park

Falco columbarius

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck

Falco peregrinus

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare

Larus glaucescens

Daily sighting probability ~70% · Very likely

Pica hudsonia

Daily sighting probability ~70% · Very likely

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Daily sighting probability ~70% · Very likely

Mergus merganser

Daily sighting probability ~70% · Very likely

Larus brachyrhynchus

Daily sighting probability ~70% · Very likely

Anas platyrhynchos

Daily sighting probability ~60% · Likely

Tringa melanoleuca

Daily sighting probability ~60% · Likely

Zonotrichia leucophrys

Daily sighting probability ~50% · Likely

Setophaga coronata

Daily sighting probability ~50% · Likely

Turdus migratorius

Daily sighting probability ~40% · Likely

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Before you go

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

With luck

About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Falco atricapillus sighting in Katmai National Park on a given day, based on 21 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. It is the 61st most-seen of the 93 birds we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 20%, and over a week to about 40%, if each day is a fresh chance.

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

May and July–August

In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Falco atricapillus in Katmai National Park on a given day, against under 5% in March, June and September, the lowest months. April and October–February have too few records to rate.

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

Among the best

Of the 21 parks where we can rate Falco atricapillus sightings, Katmai National Park ranks 2nd at about 10%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park (United States, about 10%).

Where does the Falco atricapillus sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Falco atricapillus is recorded against all the birds logged in Katmai National Park (21 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.

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Falco atricapillus

Sounds

Recent sightings of Falco atricapillus in Katmai National Park

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

Cities Where Found

Closest Relatives at Katmai National Park

Merlin

Peregrine Falcon

Glaucous-winged Gull

Black-billed Magpie

Bald Eagle

Common Merganser

Short-billed Gull

Mallard

Greater Yellowlegs

White-crowned Sparrow

Yellow-rumped Warbler

American Robin

Before you go

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

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

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

Where does the Falco atricapillus sighting chance come from?