Falcon, Bird of Prey, Hunting & Migration

Falcon, any of nearly 60 species of hawks of the family Falconidae (order Falconiformes), diurnal birds of prey characterized by long, pointed wings and swift, powerful flight. The name is applied in a restricted sense, as true falcons, to the genus Falco, which numbers more than 35 species.

Mayo Clinic Peregrine Falcon Program

Female Peregrine Falcons feeding on carrion on the Washington coast

Where Do Peregrine Falcons Live? (Habitat + Distribution)

Making Sense of the Peregrine Falcon's Variable Migration Patterns

Godfather of Peruvian falcons' uncovers peregrine's epic journey from the Arctic

Peregrine Falcon Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Peregrine Falcons - Yukon - Charley Rivers National Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)

CalFalconCam on X: Peregrine Falcons, like many apex predators, adapt their hunting targets as prey populations shift. For example, during shorebird migration, they often go after sandpipers. There's a very brief time

Peregrine Falcon - Falco peregrinus - Birds of the World

Unique air force keeps nuisance birds away from planes

Birds of Prey

Peregrine Falcon The Nature Conservancy