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Peregrine Falcon

/ˈpɛɹəɡɹɪn ˈfælkən/

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What does Peregrine Falcon mean?

noun

  1. A medium-sized, very swift falcon, of species Falco peregrinus, that hunts small birds.

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/ˈpɛɹəɡɹɪn ˈfælkən/

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/ˈpɛɹəɡɹɪn ˈfɔː(l)kən/

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On the Peregrine Falcon, Mr. Blyth, in Charlesworth’s ‘Mag.
Charles DarwinThe Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to SexProject Gutenberg ebook #2300
We had the opportunity of observing the sagacity of a peregrine falcon, which, immediately upon being unmasked, rose straight in the air, instead of following the heron on its direct course.
Samuel White, Sir BakerWild Beasts and Their Ways, Reminiscences of Europe, Asia, Africa and America — Volume 1Project Gutenberg ebook #3657