Name
of Bird:
Peregrine Falcon
Scientific name:
Falco Peregrinus
Physical Characteristics:
The female falcon is about
1\3 larger than the male.
Adults have a dark slate- blue back and wings and a dark blue tail that is lightly barred. The top of the head is dark with a dark line running down the side of its face. The legs and feet are bright yellow. The bottomside of the adult is light with vertical streaks across the breast, belly, and legs. Immatures are uniformly brown on the back, top of the head, and wings with a light underside streaked with brown.
Habitat Description:
Peregrine falcons are birds of big spaces usually associated with tall cliffs and bluffs overlooking rivers and coasts. Recently many cities with tall buildings have become home to couples of peregrines. Many populations are migratory (their name means wandering falcon) and they travel great distances.
Diet: The peregrines mostly eat ducks, herons, and songbirds.