PEREGRINE+FALCON

 Peregrine Falcon  http://www.zooschool.ecsd.net/images/peregrine%20falcon3.jpg

**Diet:**
Did you know that the peregrine falcon eats depending on its place they live? In the city it eats pigeons and other birds, and in the country it eats chicks. They dive to get their food and kill and tear their prey with their beaks. Disgusting huh? Well, that's the diet of the peregrine falcon! They also eat goose, larks, gulls, ducks.

**Life cycle/lifespan:**


Reed, Elaine. __peregrine.jpg__. . Pics4Learning. 21 Oct 2010 

I think the peregrine falcon's life span is very short. 20 yrs.! 5 yrs. for each stage of the life cycle. When the falcon lays her eggs, she sits on the eggs to keep them warm. When the male comes she switches places.The life cycle is hatchling, fledgling, juvenile and adults.

Habitat: I think where peregrine falcons live is very fascinating! You will usually find peregrine falcons around high mountains or cliffs in New York state. They like to stay up high so you will find their nests on high mountain peaks or cliff edges. Peregrine Falcons can be found on every continent except Antarctica. A pretty wide range, wouldn't you think?! They can survive in many habitats. For example, they can survive in urban cities, in the tropics, in desserts, and on tundra. Sometimes peregrine falcons migrate far south to spend the very cold winters. Well now you know that's the sensational habitat of a peregrine falcon! Physical Characteristics Peregrine Falcon's to me are very beautiful! They have very large dark eyes and blackish gray feathers on their heads which actually look like a mustache. They also have white feathers on the back of their neck. Peregrine Falcon's wings are very pointed so if you happen to touch them be careful! They have yellow legs and sharp claws. Their bills are dark colored and short. The peregrine falcon's throat feathers are white. Peregrine Falcon's height ranges to 15 inches long. Well I would have to say if you saw a Peregrine Falcon it would be a colorful sight to see!

Predators/Defense

http://www.defenders.org/images/factsheets/peregrine_falcon.jpg Peregrine Falcons face little danger from predators, although hunters and egg collectors have threatened their survival. To protect themselves they make nests up high.

Behavior/Special Skills: Peregrine Falcons can reach speeds up to 100 miles per hour when in flight. They also stay with the same mate for their entire lives.

__Resources__: Cade, Tom J. "Falcon." //Encyclopedia Americana//. 2010. Grolier Online. 7 Oct. 2010 .

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