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Peregrine is derived from a Latin root meaning what?

peregrine

[per-i-grin, -green, -grahyn] / ˈpɛr ɪ grɪn, -ˌgrin, -ˌgraɪn /




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It was found the bird was the offspring of a male peregrine successfully treated by BAR last year.

From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026

Each is fitted with a tracker so they can easily be found if they venture beyond the Kynren site, with a peregrine falcon recently making an excursion to Spennymoor.

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026

A handful of California species recoveries have been championed as success stories under the Endangered Species Act, including southern sea otters, peregrine falcons, humpback whales, bald eagles and green sea turtles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 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

Despite their new mother, the timetable of peregrine development was taking care of them.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George


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