peregrine
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"It's a privilege not only to treat such a magnificent bird as a peregrine falcon, but also to release her and see her fly again so well."
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
A 60% mortality rate in the first year means it's a "tough gig" being a young peregrine falcon, Dr Hurley observes, adding that such a rate is common among predators.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 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
"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 turned her head and saw a male peregrine falcon.
From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
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