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Peregrine Falcon

Peregrine Falcon

Scientific Name: Falco peregrinus

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Field Notes

  • 15” to 21”
  • Fairly long tapered wings
  • Wide, short tail
  • Dark “sideburns” extend below eye
  • Brown to bluish slate on back
  • Heavily barred belly, white bib
  • Direct flight, swept backed wings
  • Capable of extreme speed.

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The Peregrine is larger than the Merlin.  Only the Peregrine has the “sideburns”
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“To Ken and Judy,  Another great stay at the Marlows. The salmon were great and the Seward fishing was excellent. Good luck with the moose and we will see you in the spring. “

Dave, Paul, & Steve Anderson, Greg Nelson

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