Skip to main content
Today is World Environment Day!
Close

Wildlife Spotting

Photo by KenCheeks
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

33.5488, -112.008

Field Notes

Description:

Medium-sized raptor (possible falcon) soaring high above the Sonoran Desert.

Habitat:

Sonoran Desert at Camelback Mountain in Scotsdale, AZ.

Notes:

Is this Peregrine Falcon, Prairie Falcon, or unidentifiable? I'd love to add this one to my life list.

Reference Links:

List of birds of Arizona

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
JoshuaGSmith
According to Ebird, the peregrine is actually common in November, so I would bet you that this is the correct species.
Tom15
Might be a Mississippi Kite.
Liam
I recommend this site if you'd like further opinions: http://www.whatbird.com/forum/index.php?/forum/10-help-me-identify-a-bird/
KenCheeks
Thanks for the ID suggestion, Liam. I'd really like to add Peregrine to my life list. But, this photo just doesn't meet my standards for a confirmed sighting.
Liam
Wing shape sure resembles a falcon. Dark tail is enough to eliminate Prairie. My guess would be Peregrine.
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 1, 2013

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies