peregrine falcon

American  

noun

1. a globally distributed falcon, Falco peregrinus, much used in falconry because of its swift flight: several subspecies are endangered.

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peregrine falcon British  

noun

1. a falcon, Falco peregrinus, occurring in most parts of the world, having a dark plumage on the back and wings and lighter underparts See also duck hawk

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Etymology

Origin of peregrine falcon

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

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Example Sentences

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peregrine falcon

Each is fitted with a tracker so they can easily be found if they venture beyond the Kynren site, with a peregrine falcon recently making an excursion to Spennymoor.

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026

Partnering with the Urban Raptor Conservancy, Expedia hosts a rooftop peregrine falcon nest — employees can watch nature unfold via a recently installed webcam.

From Seattle Times ● May 25, 2024

A photographer has captured the moment a peregrine falcon flew off with a puffin in its talons at a nature reserve.

From BBC ● May 19, 2023

By 1973, there were only five peregrine falcon nesting sites in California, Bell said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 7, 2023

With Sam’s and Jon’s training, she had become a peregrine falcon of the twenty-first century.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George

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