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Peregrine falcon

Peregrine falcon
Photo: Mykola Swarnyk — CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), sometimes referred to simply as the peregrine, is a bird of prey (raptor) in the family Falconidae known for its speed.

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The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), sometimes referred to simply as the peregrine, is a bird of prey (raptor) in the family Falconidae known for its speed.

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