peregrine
Example Sentences
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With so many birds swirling together, it’s hard for a predator, like a peregrine falcon, to lock in on any one target.
From Washington Post
The glaciers that gouged the region over the past 2 million years left behind a rugged terrain that is now home to wolves, moose, bobcats, beavers, bald eagles and peregrine falcons.
From Washington Post
It was a peregrine, one of two kinds of falcons that dominate in the Gulf, and a species known for its speed and courage, as well as sensitivity.
From New York Times
Designated a National Wildlife Area in 2022, it's home to a diverse mix of northern wildlife, including woodland caribou, peregrine falcons, wood bison, wolverines and rusty blackbirds, according to Canadian government data.
From Salon
A bald eagle and a few seagulls fly over the bridge, and a peregrine falcon and waterfowl fly beneath it.
From Seattle Times
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