A juvenile peregrine falcon plays with a stick after chasing his siblings. Play hunting is important in the development of these predators.

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Ethically obtained shot. Bird was not flushed, harassed, chased, or called in anyway.

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Size: 3153px × 3153px
Location: Bay Area, California, USA
Photo credit: © Shravan Sundaram / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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