Falco peregrinus

Species: Falco peregrinus

English Name: Peregrine Falcon

Chinese Name: 遊隼

Family: Falconidae

Description:

This large falcon has 38-51 cm length and 84-120 cm wingspan. The peregrine falcon has a blueish-grey back, rufuos-washed underparts, a black head and mustache. Legs and feet are yellow and the bill is grey with a yellow cere. In Macao, it is a winter visitor.

© 2008 Tim

© 2008 Tim

© 2009 Nick Chill

© 2009 Nick Chill

© 2006 Costa Navarino

© 2006 Costa Navarino

© 2010 Ian White

© 2010 Ian White

© 2009 Nick Chill

© 2009 Nick Chill

© 2012 Joachim S. Müller

© 2012 Joachim S. Müller

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References:

– Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR: Author.