Species profile
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Quick answer
The fastest bird alive; nests on cliffs and skyscrapers.
- Scientific name
- Falco peregrinus
- Family
- Falconidae
- Order
- Falconiformes
- Genus
- Falco
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
Habitat
Cliffs, cities, coasts
Recording Peregrine Falcon in your journal
When you see this bird, log the sighting with the date, the place and any photos. If it's your first, Feather Journal marks it as a lifer and adds it to your life list automatically — no spreadsheet, no re-typing.