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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Habitat
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Diet
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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
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Lifespan
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Predators
Great Horned Owls, Golden Eagles
