Falco peregrinus
Cliffs, coasts, and city buildings. A falcon with a black helmet and pointed wings.
What does a peregrine falcon look like?
A falcon with a black helmet and pointed wings.
What sign does it leave?
Pigeon feathers on a high ledge, not a track.
Droppings
Whitewash on a ledge. Do not handle droppings.
Where you find it
Cliffs, coasts, and city buildings.
This page is a field guide, not a permit to approach wildlife. If a bird is injured, call a local wildlife rehabilitator.
Often confused with a Cooper’s hawk. All animal identification pages.