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Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) Photo taken while conducting research on the Farallones. Falco peregrinus,Geotagged,Peregrine Falcon,United States,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus)

Photo taken while conducting research on the Farallones.

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The Peregrine falcon

The peregrine falcon, also known as the peregrine, and historically as the duck hawk in North America, is a cosmopolitan bird of prey in the family Falconidae. A large, crow-sized falcon, it has a blue-grey back, barred white underparts, and a black head.

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Similar species: Falcons And Caracaras
Species identified by Natalia Cara
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By Natalia Cara

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Uploaded Aug 12, 2022. Captured Feb 17, 2022 10:57 in Southeast Farallon Island, San Francisco, CA, USA.
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  • MINOLTA ProShot MN67Z
  • f/7.4
  • 1/244s
  • ISO100
  • 281.4mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.