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Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

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Family: Falconidae

Average annual sightings on Hawk Hill: 237; Hawk Hill sightings peak late September through early December

ID BASICS

Size: length 16-20 inches; wingspan 36-44 inches; raven size

Key Field Marks: large falcon without dark wing pits; wide dark moustache and helmet; usually dark-tailed (compare to Prairie Falcon)

Flight: fast, steady flapping and diving

(Average annual sightings based on 2006-2017 data; 2010 and 2013 data not included due to partial seasons)

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    An adult Peregrine Falcon flies over Hawk Hill Don Bartling/GGRO Volunteer
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    A juvenile Peregrine Falcon is photographed after being banded Allen Fish/Parks Conservancy
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    A Peregrine Falcon is released after banding Allen Fish/Parks Conservancy