Falco
The peregrines’ species designation is Falco Peregrinis, which means
“wandering falcon.” The peregrine is a bird of prey -- a raptor. In the
1960’s, use of the pesticide DDT nearly wiped out the entire population.
In the early 1970’s, DDT was banned and the American peregrine was
declared an endangered species. Falconers, who are experts at handling,
training and flying various birds of prey, have helped scientists
re-establish the species in the United States.Peregrines inhabit some of the earth’s wildest and least accessible terrain. They are among the most widely distributed of birds, with nests on every continent except Antarctica. Peregrines are a migratory species whose winter vacation spots range from Little Rock, Arkansas to the tip of Argentina. They’ll sometimes winter at a power plant if there’s enough open water and an adequate food supply, such as pigeons, nearby
» Medium size bird of prey
» Long pointed tail and wings
» Adults have blue-gray backs
» Faces are white with a prominent "Mustache" on the side of the face
» Young birds are brown above and buffy below, with streaks rather than bars
» Peregrines can have a wing span of approximately 1 m (3 ft.)
» Peregrines measure up to 38-50 cm (15-20 inches)
» Female Peregrines are larger than the males.
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