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Photographs of urban Peregrine Falcons (Falco peregrinus anatum) and Northern Harriers by Jon Triffo.
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TPO Absolutely Wild Galleries Edition This site contains images and accounts of nature thatmay bedisturbing to some visitors. While TPO Magazine makes no attempt whatsoever to apologize for, or keep from being known, the ways of nature, the primary purpose of this e-zine is to...Peregrines, the worlds swiftest birds, are endangered everywhere in Canada and in most places in the United States.
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The Peregrine Falcon: Wildlife, Bird and Endangered Species Pages Unlike the other species that I researched on the WEB, the Peregrine Falcon is treated with seriousness almost everywhere I visited. Perhaps this is because Peregrines, the worlds swiftest birds, are endangered in Canada and in many places in the...Describes the breeding and hunting habits of this bird. Includes a photo and an illustration.
http://nzbirds.com/Falcon.html
Reports on the Peregrine Falcon recovery efforts in the state of Wisconsin.
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For additional information on the Peregrine Falcon Recovery Program contact: Greg Septon Director of Natural History Outreach Program Milwaukee Public Museum Phone: 414-278-6132 Email: septon@mpm.edu Click here for latest 2002 news updates Welcome to Wisconsin Falconwatch 2002! The Peregrine Falcon...Information and photos of the Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) in Virginia and elsewhere. Includes satellite tracking maps of young birds.
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VAFalcons The Center for Conservation Biology This site is focused on the peregrine falcon population that breeds in Virginia. The Center for Conservation Biology has been the lead conservation organization working toward restoration and management of the peregrine falcon in Virginia. Working with a host of...Profile includes a photo, a sound file, and facts about this species' habitat and breeding.
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birding.com American Kestrel Chestnut back with black spots Chestnut tail with broad black tip Two black stripes on white face Identification Tips Short, dark, hooked beak Small, long-tailed hawk Long, narrow, pointed wings Gray crown White cheeks Two black mustache marks Black spot...Photos, identification tips, and facts about this small falcon's hunting techniques and diet.
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American Kestrel: Birds of Prey at Buteo.com Click here for a larger photo The American Kestrel is North America's smallest falcon. This colorful bird can be seen from Canada to Mexico. Photo taken at Hawk Hill during a Golden Gate Raptor Observatory banding demonstration. In this photo...Identification tips, photo, range map, and taxonomy chart.
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Gyrfalcon In order to display this page a browser is needed that displays frames....Range, physical appearance, diet, and behavior of this species.
http://www.hawk-conservancy.org/priors/laughingfalcon.shtml
Photograph of this species, hovering in flight.
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Eurasian Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) Photo Eurasian Kestrel Falco tinnunculus Immature Male EuropeJanuary, 2004 Mike Danzenbaker...Photos plus data about this falcon's habitat and diet.
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Aplomado Falcon Falco femoralis Falcon is a bird of open country such as savanna and cerrado and is found from Central America throughout South America to Tierra del Fuego. In the northern and southern extremes of its range it is migratory and it is...Identification tips, life history, photos, range maps, and taxonomy chart.
http://www.mbr-pwrc.usgs.gov/Infocenter/i3550id.html
Illustrated article describes this bird's hunting habits, flight, and habitat.
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Hobby, Falco subbuteo Uncommon but increasing summer visitor to England, mainly in the south. Winters in Africa. Heaths, woodland edges and farmland. Fast flyer with long sharply pointed wings. Blue-black upperparts with rufous vent distinctive. Hunts birds and large insects, especially dragonflies (eats...Image of this bird taken in Argentina.
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Crested Caracara (Caracara plancus) Photo Crested Caracara Caracara plancus Adult ArgentinaDecember, 2000 Mike Danzenbaker...Information about American Kestrels and building nest boxes for them.
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Kestrels Across America This page uses frames, but your browser doesn't support them....Photo, geographic range, characteristics, food habits, reproduction, behavior, habitat, and conservation
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Mauritian Kestrel Crécerelle Falco punctatus Kresserel falco punctatus Geographic Range Indian Ocean: Falco punctatus also known as the Mauritius Kestrel, are unique to the island of Mauritius. They have also been found in the neighboring Mascarene Islands. Physical Characteristics Mass: 200 to 250 g. F....Provides an image, range maps, and facts about this bird's diet and habitat.
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American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) Prefers habitat which has trees with existing Photo Don DesJardin nesting cavities. Requires high perches from which to hunt. Click to enlarge Diet: Insects, including grasshoppers, dragonflies, beetles, and caterpillars; small mammals such as voles and mice; small birds, frogs,...Photo, range maps, and facts about this bird's habitat and diet.
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Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) Falcon cliffs or rock outcrops for nesting. Sometimes nests on tall building in cities. Click to enlarge Winters mostly along the coast. Diet: Birds, esp. pigeons and doves. Also waterfowl, shorebirds, and songbirds. Occasionally, small mammals and fish. Identification tips:...Photo, habitat, diet, physical characteristics, and range maps.
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Merlin (Falco columbarius) Winters mainly along the coast. Diet: Mostly small birds; some small mammals such as mice, squirrels, and bats; large insects, snakes, lizards. Photo Mike Danzenbaker Click to enlarge Identification tips for the Merlin Range Maps Click map to enlarge Breeding...Facts about this bird's range, natural history, and conservation status. Includes references.
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ADW: Falco naumanni: Information The lesser kestrel breeds in the palearctic in Europe and northern Asia roughly between 30 and 50 degrees North latitude. The distribution includes altitudes of up to 500m above sea level. It is a migratory species, spending its winter in...Species account includes data on physical traits, food habits, behavior, and scientific classification.
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ADW: Falco rufigularis: Information Bat falcons inhabit the tropical rain forests. Though they occur in unbroken forests, bat falcons seem to be able to adjust to human disturbance and are sometimes found to be more common in broken forest, which includes disturbed area, forest...Photo and facts about this bird's habitat, nesting, and feeding habits.
http://www.ahc.umn.edu/ahc_conte...ontent_name/Merlin.htm/pic/none/
Fact sheet includes the habitat, physical traits, and range of this bird.
http://www.ahc.umn.edu/ahc_conte...ame/Prairie_Falcon.htm/pic/none/
Describes the efforts of the Peregrine Fund to restore the population of Falco femoralis.
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The Peregrine Fund Conservation Projects Home What's New About Us Mission Staff Board of Directors Importance of Birds of Prey What is Biological Diversity? What are Tropical Forests? Training and Education Release Techniques World Center for Birds of Prey World Center Research Captive Breeding Education...Photo, physical description, identification tips, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status for this bird endemic to the open, arid country of western North America.
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Prairie Falcon NCA Raptors Dark patches in the underwing armpits distinguishes the prairie from all other falcons. A narrow, black mustache mark, blockish head shape and large eyes are typical. The back and upperwing are medium brown with pale bars and fringes on most...Description, photo, identification tips, habitat, range, and other details about this small falcon of the Americas.
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American Kestrel NCA Natural Resources American kestrels are the smallest falcon in North American. These tiny, seemingly fearless birds are brightly adorned with reddish, blue and cinnamon colors. Both sexes have reddish and blue crowns. Males have blue wings and cinnamon or rusty backs and...Description and photos of this large bird that occurs from Texas and Arizona to tropical Central America.
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Crested Caracara (Caracara cheriway) All of the images are copyright-protected and have been digitally watermarked and their display here in no way implies consent for any form of distribution or reuse. Refer to my image use page if you are interested in purchasing rights....The Hawk Conservancy Trust page about this large scavenger bird of the Falkland Islands and Tierra del Fuego.
http://www.hawk-conservancy.org/priors/caracara.shtml
Photos of this bird, also called Forster's Caracara, from Sea Lion Island in the Falklands.
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Striated Caracara (Phalcoboenus australis) All of the images are copyright-protected and have been digitally watermarked and their display here in no way implies consent for any form of distribution or reuse. Refer to my image use page if you are interested in purchasing rights....Describes the breeding and hunting habits of this bird. Includes a photo and an illustration.
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Falco novaeseelandiae, New Zealand falcon Valley called me to tell me of an experience he had just had with a falcon. Apparently, he had been moving cattle up the top end of the Valley close to the bush when he was startled by a falcon...