Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

Least Concern

The Peregrine Falcon is a falconid raptor of a near-global range across open country, cliffs, cities, and coasts. It hunts from fast flight or exposed perches, taking birds, insects, bats, or small mammals. Strong pointed wings, keen eyesight, and bold territorial behavior help it exploit cliffs, trees, grasslands, farms, wetlands, or coastlines depending on the species.

Family

Falconidae

Group

Falcons and Caracaras

Range

Peregrine Falcon Range — Resident or seasonal range in a near-global range across open country, cliffs, cities, and coasts

Population

≈ 500K–5M

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