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Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

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Description:

The peregrine falcon, also known as the peregrine, and historically as the duck hawk in North America, is a widespread bird of prey in the family Falconidae. A large, crow-sized falcon, it has a blue-grey back, barred white underparts, and a black head. (c/o https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peregrine_falcon)

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Peregrine falcon - Wikipedia

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