Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus · Falcons and Caracaras
The Peregrine Falcon is a powerful, fast-flying raptor known for its incredible stoop dives. It often hunts other birds in mid-air, striking them with its talons. Its call is a harsh, rapid 'kak-kak-kak'.
Migrant40-50 cmHarsh callsBirds
1 call·first heard Jul 5·last 52d ago
When it's heardpeak 5p · summer
5a12p9p
How to know it
- Sleek, powerful falcon with pointed wings and a short tail.
- Dark slate-grey back and barred underparts.
- Distinctive dark 'helmet' and malar stripe on a white face.