A falcon is a part of the raptor family — of the bird species.LG
In World of Warcraft 
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Shrines of falcons have been found in various areas of Terokkar Forest. No falcon mobs (or even critters) exist in World of Warcraft, but Sethekk Halls wing of Auchindoun has 
Falcon Spirits.
