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- Habitat: Cliffs
- Diet: CarnivoreNational Geographic: Peregrine Falcon Profile
- Prey on other birdsNational Geographic: Peregrine Falcon Profile
- Size: Body, 14 to 19 in (36 to 49 cm); Wingspan, 3.3 to 3.6 ft (1 to 1.1 m)National Geographic: Peregrine Falcon Profile
- Lifespan: Up to 17 yearsNational Geographic: Peregrine Falcon Profile
- Predators: Great Horned Owls, Golden Eagles
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Peregrine falcons are the most common birds of prey. These are hunters that prey on other birds. They were once an endangered species in the United States. Peregrines live on every continent except Antarctica.National Geographic: Peregrine Falcon Profile
Classification
- Order: Falconiformes
- Family: Falconidae
- Genus: Falco
- Type: BirdNational Geographic: Peregrine Falcon Profile
Falconry
Falconry is a sport in which humans tame falcons and train them to hunt. The Peregrine falcon has been used for this purpose for centuries, and today falconry clubs in the U.S. continue to train birds of prey to catch game.-
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Peregrine Falcon Questions
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Why is Horus depicted as the Falcon God? 2 Answers----quote--- The original form of Horus was probably that of a sky god, known as "lord of the sky". The Egyptian word " her" (hor, har), from which the god's n... read more -
What does it mean when a falcon is perched up high and constantly squawking? 1 AnswerHi, It is possibly something called a 'ledge display' or a springtime courtship behavior. Male (Peregrine) falcons perch high up (on ledges or other high place... read more
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[LACoBirds] Northern Harriers, Peregrine Falcon, Ballona (photos in Raptor album): I've added photos to the raptor album of the 3 Northe...
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Who would win in a fight? A Turbaconducken (http://ow.ly/FHh4) or a Peregrine falcon? Please provide your reasoning.
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@SkydiveWanaka @Peregrinewines One for you guys RT @eightlines: Skydiving with a Peregrine Falcon. Insane: http://j.mp/4yZ6fP
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Skydiving with a Peregrine Falcon. Insane: http://j.mp/4yZ6fP
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A peregrine falcon swoops into nearby tree; chirps fill the air. In a flurry of feathers, it exits with a whole, adult towhee in its mouth.
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