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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

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

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

Ms Merriman said the video appeared to show the starlings had been successful as the peregrine falcon was not seen to get any of the birds.

From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2025

“I’m the conservation officer. You’re harboring an endangered species—a peregrine falcon.”

From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George


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