| Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus Size: 86-122 cm (34-48 in.) Habitat/Range: Distributed worldwide, peregrine falcons are found on every continent except Antarctica. Peregrine Falcons are birds of open spaces usually associated with high cliffs and bluffs overlooking rivers and coasts. Recently many cities with tall buildings have become home to pairs of peregrines. Eating Habits: The most spectacular of hunters, peregrines feed almost exclusively on birds they take in the air. High speed dives enable peregrines catch everything from songbirds to herons and ducks. |
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Adults have a dark slate-blue back and wings and a dark blue tail that is lightly barred. The top of the head is dark with a dark stripe running down the side of the face. The legs and feet are bright yellow. The underside of the adult is light with vertical streaks across the breast, belly and legs. |
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