Falcon, Peregrine
The peregrine is a large and powerful falcon. It has long, broad, pointed wings and a relatively short tail. It is blue-grey above, with a blackish top of the head and an obvious black 'moustache' that contrasts with its white face. Its breast is finely spotted. It is swift and agile in flight, chasing prey.
The picture here is a hybrid peregrine and gyrfalcon
Family
Latin Name
Falco pelegrinus
Further reading
When the bird was spotted
Date | Location | Title | Seen by | Interestingness |
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UK, Teesside and the North York Moors | Transporter Bridge | b.m.stokesley | *** | |
Portugal, Algarve | Luz | b.m.stokesley | *** | |
Greece, Kalymnos | At Pezonda cave | mike421 | *** | |
France, Leymen | Peregrine flying out of Flüh | mike421 | **** |