peregrine
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
At the Houses of Parliament, he holds a peregrine falcon chick while it is ringed for identification.
From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025
Sequoia National Park is home to the world’s largest trees and iconic birds including peregrine falcons and bald eagles.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2025
“He is a mix between a bird of prey, like a peregrine falcon, with extremely streamlined shapes — of course a feline but also a Mexican salamander called an axolotl,” Otto says.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2025
"Those birds, in turn, then provide a food source for some of the more charismatic birds, like peregrine falcons or kestrels."
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2025
“She is a peregrine falcon, or a duck hawk, as these wonderful birds were once called. “She was late in migrating south this year and came over White Man Mountain on a chilly day.
From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
Vocabulary lists containing peregrine
A Lexical Zoo of Animal Adjectives
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
My Side of the Mountain
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
On the Far Side of the Mountain
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
