Nature Journal
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Peregrine Falcon
(Falco peregrinus)



Peregrine Falcon Information Length: 15 - 21 " Habitat: Open country, esp. overlooking rivers, lakes, or seacoasts; open forests and wetlands; prefers area with nearby		Peregrine Falcon
cliffs or rock outcrops for nesting.
Sometimes nests on tall building in cities.			Click to enlarge
Winters mostly along the coast.

Diet: Birds, esp. pigeons and doves. Also waterfowl, shorebirds, and songbirds. Occasionally, small mammals and fish.

Identification tips:

Black hood and black "sideburns" Slate-blue upperparts Pale underparts with dark bars and spots Pointed wings Narrow, square tail - lightly barred Short, hooked beak

Listen to the calls of Peregrine Falcon pair
	© The Macaulay Library of Natural Sounds at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithica, New York. Recordist: A. Priori


Additional Information:

Aquatic Environments
Photo of Peregrine Falcon, description, distribution, reproduction, ecology, behavior, vocalization.