Falco Peregrinus by danob
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Description
A large falcon in which the sexes look alike. The female (the falcon) is about one-third larger than the male (the tiercel). Adults have a dark slate-blue back and wings and a dark blue tail that is lightly barred. The top of the head is dark with a dark stripe running down the side of the face. The cere, legs, and feet are bright yellow. The underside of the adult is light with vertical streaks across the breast, belly and legs. Immatures are uniformly brown on the back, top of the head, and wings, with a light underside streaked with brown. Peregrine falcons are widely distributed resulting in many populations and sub-species (22 by one count) each with a slight variation of the above plumage.
RANGE:
Distributed worldwide, peregrine falcons are found on every continent except Antarctica. They can be found breeding in the arctic tundra, through Europe, and North America, and south into Africa, South America, the Pacific Islands and Australia.
HABITAT:
Peregrine falcons are birds of open spaces usually associated with high cliffs and bluffs overlooking rivers and coasts. Recently, many cities with tall buildings have become home to pairs of peregrines. Many populations are migratory (their name means "wandering falcon") and will travel great distances.
Here over the kill which is shielded from preying eyes Thanks for taking time to look and your comments
Comments (60)
pjaj
Excellent shot Danny! Beautiful photography!!
Apophis906
What a shot here,just so wonderful. Excellent capture and job here.
luisrock62
Wonderful shot
SophiaDeer
Outstanding photo Dan! She looks like she is looking right into the camera. Bravo!
patmartj
A stunner shot
Blush
Was watching a docudrama about birds They had this bird the challenger a falcon owl and others and I thought of you and birds This one is a beaut:) Vote I got up some new images hope you come see me Hugs sweetie Susan~
SoulEatar
Are we going to be tested on this ? :0 - and did you have to do any running - the look he is giving you :) - Great Stuff Sir dan :)))))!
WandM
So beautiful! Great capture!
Niutek
A wonderful capture, Danny! And thank you for all the info, most interesting! :))
Perry6
A fantastic shot! I hope you had brought along your own lunch... I don't think she is going to share hers :)
Bonker
Really great shot, and I like the info about the specie
Akinom
National Geography is calling you, Danny! A masterpiece again!
Enmos
Awesome work !! I can only dream of capturing something like this !! v
M_Moraitis
Most definitely a gorgeous capture. I could watch these guys all day long...so majestic. Super fine shot Danny.,
soulofharmony
Outstanding natural p'graphy... sublime :)
Kropot
Beautifull majestic birds these are, love this natural shot. Excellent stuff.
kansas
An incredible photo of the magnificent bird!
environaut
What a fantastic photo! Such a majestic bird...thanks for sharing this!
jcv2
Impressive capture of this moment! Wow! Excellent work!
chantal-france
I understand this "Pelegrinus Falco" (called "Faucon Perin" in French:)) has killes something to eat !!?? I love the wild look of this beautiful creature ... and your shot is adding a lot to the truth of this scenary! Thanks for your talented photos!
gabi_w_z
where do you found them all? they are so fantastic!
Michelle A.
Stunning capture Danny! Wow!
98Bones
Ooooh, he sure does look intimidating, beautiful bird!
tony_br22
excellent stuff .. cool scene :-) pose is super
SirJohn
This is an amazing shot my friend. What a majestic creature this is!
RedundantlyAbundant
Wow! You amaze me here Dan! Please keep these birds of prey coming!
crrunchyfrog
Thank you SO very much Dan, this is one of my favourite birds and you have captured it so perfectly! I am in awe as always. Thank you again for sharing all that you do hugs
sinistar
Another outstanding image!! Vote
zatman
As always leaves me in awe of your ability to capture perfectly everything you point your camera at!!
sparky123
Sorry to be late Dan just awesome! love the mantling pose and clarity