peregrine falcon (falco peregrinus) - found worldwide, particularly in coastal and urban areas

peregrine falcon falco peregrinus raptor bird prey stoop hunting coast urban speed aerial dive cliff nesting fast flyer mediumsized birds migratory coastal areas pesticide recovery worldwide distribution hawk plummeting regions sharp talons ddt endangered species nests carnivore powerful flight conservation aviation shores rocky cliffs found fast-flying feeds medium-sized birds photographed typical habitat commonly