Peregrine

Peregrine

The peregrine is a large falcon capable of breath taking speeds. Averaging between 15 to 19 inches the peregrine has grey-blue plumage and white underparts with black bars. Easily trained this falcon has been used for centuries as a sport bird. In this photograph a peregrine has just captured its prey. Today, peregrines are used on airports to clear the flight paths of small birds which pose danger to the aircrafts. MORE! [BM] {FW}