Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) eating a small bird. This falcon preys on birds up to the size of a pigeon, which it will chase in flight, and str

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Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) eating a small bird. This falcon preys on birds up to the size of a pigeon, which it will chase in flight, and strike to kill with its large feet and claws. Various subspecies are distributed around the world.

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