Birds of Cuba, Vagrant Visitors, Introduced Birds and Possibilities
Peregrine Falcon
Faucon pèlerin
Falco peregrinus
Life, Habitat & Picture of the Peregrine Falcon
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16" 40.6cm | 41" 104.1cm | 1.6lb. 725.8g | Falconidae | Falco peregrinus |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
The Peregrine Falcon breeds across the arctic, from Northern Quebec to Western Alaska. Also breeds along the Pacific coastlines from Alaska to California and throughout the Rocky Mountains into Mexico. It is a common breeder in many cities in the eastern regions. It is seen along all the eastern coastlines, from Newfoundland, south to Florida, west to Texas. These falcons are seen throughout the world and it has been seen as a migrant in Cuba.