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Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinusTunstall, 1771
- Order
- FALCONIFORMES
- Family
- Falconidae
- Genus
- Falco
- Commonness
- Very common
- Best seen
- Year-round
01 · Identification
How to tell it apart
The peregrine falcon, also referred to simply as the peregrine, is a bird of prey (raptor) in the family Falconidae known for its speed. A large, crow-sized falcon, it has a blue-grey back, barred white underparts and a black head. As is typical for bird-eating (avivore) raptors, peregrine falcons are sexually dimorphic, with females being considerably larger than males. Historically, the bird has also been known as the "black-cheeked falcon" in Australia, and the "duck hawk" in North America.
Description · wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
02 · Where
Where to find it
- Breeding range
- Worldwide : widespread
03 · When
When to look
Months this species is recorded across its Australian range.
- Jan
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- Nov
- Dec
05 · Behaviour
Habits and haunts
06 · Gallery
Plumage up close
5 photos
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