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Latin name: Falco peregrinus
Size: Approximately 38 to 46cm. Wingspan up to 110cm.
Distribution: Found mostly in the north and west of the UK. Rare in
southern and central England except in winter months.
Months seen: All year round.
Habitat: Mountains, sea cliffs, quarries and rocky areas.
Food: Birds.
Special features: The back of the peregrine is slate grey, while the
breast is white with black horizontal bars. Young birds have a dark brown back.
The face is white with a dark grey moustache.
 At speeds
estimated to be up to
180mph the peregrine dives on other birds, wings almost closed, killing its prey with a single blow
of its talons.
Peregrines normally pair for life, nesting on rock ledges, such as in inland crags and sea cliffs.
UK Safari Birds of Prey Section
UK Safari Bird Section
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