Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus)

The Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), also known simply as the Peregrine, and historically as the “Duck Hawk” in North America, is a cosmopolitan bird of prey in the family Falconidae. As is common with bird-eating raptors, the female is much bigger than the male.

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) (15)

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) (3)

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) (2)

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) (14)

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) (12)

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) (13)

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) (11)

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) (10)

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) (8)

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) (9)

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) (6)

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) (7)

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) (5)

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) (1)

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) (4)