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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 | 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
PEREGRINE Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster The current meaning of peregrine has wandered a bit from its earlier meanings The word originally meant "foreign," as did its Latin predecessor peregrinus But even before peregrine appeared on its own in English, it was part of the name of that well-known bird of prey, the peregrine falcon
Peregrine Falcon Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology 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 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 These falcons are formidable hunters that prey on other birds (and bats) in mid-flight Peregrines hunt from above and, after sighting their prey, drop into a steep, swift dive that can top 200
Peregrine Falcon - U. S. National Park Service The peregrine falcon is one of nature's swiftest and most beautiful birds of prey Its name comes from the Latin word peregrinus, meaning "foreigner" or "traveler " This impressive bird has long been noted for its speed, grace, and aerial skills