General Description

Upper body and wings blue-grey, underparts cream with dark streaks. Head and face black. Bill and eyering yellow. Young birds have dark brown wings with light brown edges on feathers. Body up to 50 cm long.

Biology

Peregrine Falcons usually nest on cliffs, but can also use stick-nests, tree hollows or artificial structures for nests.

Distribution

Mainland Australia and Tasmania.

Habitat

Open grasslands, wooded areas and tall structures in urban areas.

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