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 l_forsayth
Mar 2, 2026
Glenorie NSW 2157, Australia
byLillian Forsayth
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Peregrine Falcon observed by pelicant_
Mar 1, 2026
Paseo Del Mar / Shepard, Los Angeles, CA 90731, USA
bymks
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Peregrine Falcon observed by amethyst4
Mar 1, 2026
Los Angeles County, US-CA, US
byAmethyst Bernard
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Peregrine Falcon observed by dday81
Mar 1, 2026
Mount Diablo State Park, Walnut Creek, CA, US
bydday81
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
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