- Peregrine Falcon - All About Birds
Powerful and fast-flying, the Peregrine Falcon hunts medium-sized birds, dropping down on them from high above in a spectacular stoop They were virtually eradicated from eastern North America by pesticide poisoning in the middle 20th century
- Peregrine Falcon | Audubon Field Guide
One of the world's fastest birds; in power-diving from great heights to strike prey, the Peregrine may possibly reach 200 miles per hour Regarded by falconers and biologists alike as one of the noblest and most spectacular of all birds of prey
- Peregrine falcon - Wikipedia
The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), also known simply as the peregrine, [3] is a cosmopolitan bird of prey (raptor) in the family Falconidae renowned for its speed A large, crow -sized falcon, it has a blue-grey back, barred white underparts, and a black head
- Peregrine Falcon Identification - All About Birds
Peregrine Falcons are the largest falcon over most of the continent, with long, pointed wings and a long tail Be sure to look at shape as well as size—long primary feathers give the Peregrine a long-winged shape
- Peregrine Falcon - National Geographic
Peregrine falcons are among the world's most common birds of prey and live on all continents except Antarctica They prefer wide-open spaces, and thrive near coasts where shorebirds
- Peregrine Falcon | The Peregrine Fund
Among the most impressive birds to watch hunt, Peregrine Falcons are known for their high speeds, aerial acrobatics, and unmistakable grace But Peregrine Falcons not only fly fast, some populations fly incredibly long distances, too
- Peregrine falcon | Speed, Diet, Facts | Britannica
peregrine falcon, (Falco peregrinus), the most widely distributed species of bird of prey, with breeding populations on every continent except Antarctica and many oceanic islands Sixteen subspecies are recognized
- Home | The Peregrine Fund
Join The Peregrine Fund today and be a part of the future of raptor conservation! This Is Our Future What makes a raptor a raptor? Learn more about your favorites, then explore an amazing array of raptors from feisty kestrels to commanding condors
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