![]() ![]() The most striking feature of the book, however, is the 80 extraordinary photographs of falcons in their natural habitat. Informative text describes their biology, behavior, reproduction and hunting, and tells the compelling story of how peregrines were rescued from the brink of extinction. Peregrine Falcon brings the rarely seen raptor into full view. Nevertheless threats persist, including pesticides, premature fledging, and tall buildings. Since then over 4,000 peregrines have been released so that all of the peregrines now living in eastern North America are captive-bred releases and their descendants. But in 1977, a captive-bred peregrine falcon made history by raising a family in the wild. They were not elusive enough, however, to avoid near-extinction. That same speed and a preference for inaccessible roosting locations means they are effectively unseen in the wild. ![]() Peregrine falcons are famous for their speed-in excess of 200 miles per hour-and their ability to capture prey in mid-flight. ![]() A comprehensive introduction to the formidable winged hunter. ![]()
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