Peregrine Falcon
muuttohaukka · Falco peregrinus
Photo: Mykola Swarnyk, CC BY-SA 3.0
Family: Falconidae (Jalohaukat) · Size: 38–51 cm
The peregrine falcon, also referred to simply as the peregrine, is a bird of prey (raptor) in the family Falconidae known for its speed. A large, crow-sized falcon, it has a blue-grey back, barred white underparts and a black head. As is typical for bird-eating (avivore) raptors, peregrine falcons are sexually dimorphic, with females being considerably larger than males. Historically, the bird has also been known as the "black-cheeked falcon" in Australia and the "duck hawk" in North America.
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