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Peregrine Falcon (female)

Falco peregrinus anatum

Photo by Jellis
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Blue-grey hood and back with barred belly and chest. Bill is yellow with black tip and yellow legs. Peregrine is known to not grab it's prey but to slam it in flight to stun it.

Habitat:

The Peregrines in this area is found on towers near the water and land.

Notes:

ID'd as female when a male dropped in to mate with her.

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Comments (3)

Thank you Maria and Glen
Very nice - especially like the third shot!
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PublishedMarch 11, 2013

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