The name ‘peregrine’ means ‘wanderer’, with most northern populations undergoing long-distance migrations to winter further south. The peregrine falcon lives in Florida but is endangerd. Peregrine Falcon These falcons are formidable hunters that prey on other birds (and bats) in mid-flight. The distance between nests ensures sufficient food supply for pairs and their chicks. A bird's territory can be up to 200sq km. TERRITORY/LOCATION The peregrine falcon has a worldwide distribution, occurring on every continent except Antarctica. The peregrine falcon lives in Florida but is endangerd. The Peregrine Falcon is territorial during the breeding season; nesting pairs are usually more than 1 km (0.6 miles) apart, and often much farther, even in areas with large numbers of pairs. The peregrine falcon became endangerd in 1970.
For many birdwatchers the Peregrine is one of those great ‘start of the year birds’, an added bonus to a New Year outing to coastal marshes or inland wetlands, where this large and powerful falcon may be seen to strike at waders and smaller wildfowl. Peregrines are territorial, with each territory containing one or more nest sites. The territories are well-spaced, and their size is determined by the abundance of food. Its breast is finely barred. It is blue-grey above, with a blackish top of the head and an obvious black 'moustache' that contrasts with its white face. In Britain it is most common on upland moors in Scotland and the Lake District, and on coastal cliffs.
Peregrine Habits Territory: The peregrine falcon prefers open country such as moorland, prairie and semi-desert. It has long, broad, pointed wings and a relatively short tail. The peregrine is a large and powerful falcon. It is swift and agile in flight, chasing prey. The nest site, known as an eyrie, is usually on a grassy or earthen cliff-ledge, quarry or other inaccessible undisturbed location.