Peregrine Falcon Definition

noun
A swift falcon (Falco peregrinus) of nearly worldwide distribution, much used in falconry.
Webster's New World
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adjective
Attributive form of peregrine falcon, noun.
Peregrine-falcon bait.
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Noun

Singular:
peregrine falcon
Plural:
peregrine-falcons

Origin of Peregrine Falcon

  • Middle English translation of Medieval Latin falcō peregrīnus (so called because they were caught in passage rather than taken from the nest as were eyas falcons)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Peregrine Falcon Sentence Examples

  • The fastest creature on earth is thought to be the peregrine falcon can reach speeds of over 150 mph in a dive.

  • You may be fortunate enough to hear or even see a peregrine falcon along the route.

  • The avifauna includes the federally endangered southern bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus and peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus which successfully breeds here.

  • Overhead there will be a constant procession of Eurasian griffons, and other raptors could include Honey Buzzard, Hobby or Peregrine Falcon.

  • However, the highlight of the day was undoubtedly watching a peregrine falcon on the wing with some food in its mouth.

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