Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
ORDER: FALCONIFORMES
FAMILY: FALCONIDAE
IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern
Powerful and fast-flying, the Peregrine Falcon hunts medium-sized birds, dropping down on them from high above in a spectacular stoop. They were virtually eradicated from eastern North America by pesticide poisoning in the middle 20th century. After significant recovery efforts, Peregrine Falcon has made an incredible rebound and is now a regular sight in many large cities and coastal habitats.