Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus cassini*
(L15-19" WS 31-47" Wt 2.0-3.3 lb)
Found on every continent except
Antarctica...19 subspecies identified
...cassini subspecies breeds in So. Amer.
Antarctica...19 subspecies identified
...cassini subspecies breeds in So. Amer.
Calacali
18Jan2011
Town of Catamayo
16Feb2013
Falco means curved blade.
Peregrine Falcons are the most
glamorous of all raptors.
glamorous of all raptors.
(Scott Weidensaul)
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