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Peregrine Falcon

(Falco peregrinus)
Alternative name: "Black-cheeked Falcon"
Size: 35-50 cm; wing span 85-100 cm

Sightings

We have not seen any Peregrine Falcons in Oman yet, but have previously spotted them in Australia. To go to the Australian page, click here.

Photos

No photos from Oman available yet. To go to the Australian page, click here.

Food

All raptors are carnivores. Peregrine Falcons prey on smaller birds, up to the size of pigeons or ducks, which they take in flight.

These pages are largely based on our own observations. For more salient facts on any bird species please refer to a field guide.