Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

The peregrine falcon is a cosmopolitan bird of prey in the family Falconidae renowned for its speed. A large, crow-sized falcon, it has a blue-grey back, barred white underparts and a black head.

Peregrine
Male peregrine falcon in Humber Bay Park West in Toronto. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Mykola Swarnyk.
Male peregrine falcon in Humber Bay Park West in Toronto. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Mykola Swarnyk.
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Peregrine Falcon observed by heather_i-w
Sep 1, 2026
Ontario, CA
byHeather Isnor-Williams
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Peregrine Falcon observed by kathy_bill
Sep 1, 2026
Ontario, CA
byKathy Webb + Bill Depew
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Halcón Peregrino observed by paco_perez
Sep 1, 2026
Centro, 2da Demarcación, 42700 Mixquiahuala, Hgo., México
byFrancisco Javier Pérez Olvera
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Peregrine Falcon observed by vincentius
Sep 1, 2026
Ferndene Road, Prestwich, Manchester M25 2RA, UK
byvincentius
Research Grade
· 3 IDs
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