Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

The Peregrine Falcon is a magnificent bird of prey known for its incredible speed and aerial hunting prowess. With a wingspan of around 3.3 to 3.6 feet and a body length of 13 to 23 inches, this raptor is renowned for its striking stoop, where it dives at high speeds to catch its prey. Its distinctive dark head and back, white throat and underparts, and barred sides make it easily recognizable. Peregrine Falcons are adaptable birds, found in a variety of habitats including coastal cliffs, urban areas, and open landscapes. Due to pesticide use and habitat loss, the species faced a significant decline, but conservation efforts have led to a remarkable recovery. The IUCN status of the Peregrine Falcon is Least Concern.

Habitat: Coastal cliffs, urban areas, open landscapes

Peregrine Falcon
© Andy Morffew from Itchen Abbas, Hampshire, UK · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

Tours where you can spot this bird

Private Rome Day Trip Birding with Marco Valtriani
Private Rome Day Trip Birding with Marco Valtriani
Italy / Rome Private tour 1 day | 8h

Private Rome Day Trip birding with Marco Valtriani. From a convenient base in Rome, birders can find plenty of opportunity for a break from ...

From 250.00 EUR
Private The Eternal City Birding with Marco Valtriani
Private The Eternal City Birding with Marco Valtriani
Italy / Rome Private tour 1 day | 8h

Private The Eternal City birding with Marco Valtriani. Millions of tourists visit Rome each year, yet many birders are unaware of the remark...

From 250.00 EUR
Private Birds and Art Birding with Marco Valtriani
Private Birds and Art Birding with Marco Valtriani
Italy / Florence Private tour 1 day | 8h

Private Birds and Art birding with Marco Valtriani. The whole world is familiar with the paintings and frescoes of the great Italian Renaiss...

From 250.00 EUR
Private Abruzzo Birding with Marco Valtriani
Private Abruzzo Birding with Marco Valtriani
Italy / Pescasseroli Private tour 2 days | 0h

Private Abruzzo birding with Marco Valtriani. In the heart of the Apennines, the limestone peaks of the Abruzzo region tower over valleys cu...

From 250.00 EUR
Private Umbria Birding with Marco Valtriani
Private Umbria Birding with Marco Valtriani
Italy / Perugia Private tour 1 day | 8h

Private Umbria birding with Marco Valtriani. Umbria region offers a rich variety of habitats for birdwatchers and it is easily accessible fr...

From 250.00 EUR
Private Tuscan Archipelago Birding with Marco Valtriani
Private Tuscan Archipelago Birding with Marco Valtriani
Italy / Portoferraio Private tour 2 days | 0h

Private Tuscan Archipelago birding with Marco Valtriani. Tuscan Archipelago (Arcipelago Toscano in Italian) comprises seven small islands, M...

From 250.00 EUR
Private Tuscany Birding with Marco Valtriani
Private Tuscany Birding with Marco Valtriani
Italy / Florence Private tour 1 day | 8h

Private Tuscany birding with Marco Valtriani. Tuscany, the heart of the ancient kingdom of Etruria, is as rich in culture as it is in birds....

From 250.00 EUR
Private Eastern Spain Multi-Day Birding Holiday
Private Eastern Spain Multi-Day Birding Holiday
Spain / Valencia Private tour 4 days | 0h

A bespoke private birding holiday in eastern Spain linking wetlands, mountains, steppe habitats and the coast....

From 0.00 EUR
Veracruz River of Raptors Migration Tour
Veracruz River of Raptors Migration Tour
Mexico / Chichicaxtle Private tour 0h

A private birding outing at Observatorio de Aves Migratorias Dr. Mario Ramos with Veracruz biologist and local guide Gustavo Contreras, plan...

From 0.00 MXN
Wild Raptor Tour – a great natural experience in 2026
Wild Raptor Tour – a great natural experience in 2026
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 20 days | 0h

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From 190.00 CAD
Canada – Saskatchewan Autumn Birding Grand Tour: September 9 – 18, 2026
Canada – Saskatchewan Autumn Birding Grand Tour: September 9 – 18, 2026
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 10 days | 0h

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From 50.00 CAD
Goose Lake Birding Tour and Goose Lake Bird Photography Tour – 2 great options
Goose Lake Birding Tour and Goose Lake Bird Photography Tour – 2 great options
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 60 days | 0h

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From 290.00 CAD
Saskatoon Riverbank Guided Bird Walk – visit Saskatoon’s best bird-rich habitat in 2026
Saskatoon Riverbank Guided Bird Walk – visit Saskatoon’s best bird-rich habitat in 2026
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 2 days | 0h

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From 65.00 CAD
Kaziranga & Meghalaya Short Birding Tour
Kaziranga & Meghalaya Short Birding Tour
India / Guwahati Private tour 6 days | 0h

Guwahati – Kaziranga National Park - Shillong - Cherrapunji...

From 0.00 USD
Nameri Kaziranga Short Birding Tours
Nameri Kaziranga Short Birding Tours
India / Guwahati Private tour 6 days | 0h

Guwahati – Nameri National Park - Kaziranga National Park...

From 0.00 USD
Gujarat Birding and Wildlife Tour
Gujarat Birding and Wildlife Tour
India / Bhuj Private tour 14 days | 0h

Ahmedabad - Velavadar - Gir National Park - Jamnagar - Great Rann of Kutch - Little Rann of Kutch - Ahmedabad...

From 0.00 USD
Corbett Short Birding Tours
Corbett Short Birding Tours
India / Ramnagar Private tour 5 days | 0h

Birdwatching and tiger sighting go hand in hand on our Jim Corbett Short Birding Tours. Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand is the oldest n...

From 0.00 USD
Fixed Departure Gujarat Birding and Wildlife Tour
Fixed Departure Gujarat Birding and Wildlife Tour
India / Bhuj Group tour 14 days | 0h

Ahmedabad - Velavadar - Gir National Park - Jamnagar - Great Rann of Kutch - Little Rann of Kutch - Ahmedabad...

From 0.00 USD
3-Day Cape Town Birding Tour
3-Day Cape Town Birding Tour
South Africa / Cape Town Private tour 3 days | 0h

A 3-day Cape Town birding itinerary covering Cape Peninsula, Hottentots Holland, False Bay and key local habitats....

From 0.00 ZAR
2-Day West Coast Birding Tour
2-Day West Coast Birding Tour
South Africa / Cape Town Private tour 2 days | 0h

A 2-day West Coast birding itinerary focused on coastal, wetland, fynbos and open-country birding north of Cape Town....

From 0.00 ZAR
10-Day Western Cape Birding Tour
10-Day Western Cape Birding Tour
South Africa / Cape Town Private tour 10 days | 0h

A private or small-group Western Cape birding itinerary from Cape Town through the Cape Peninsula, West Coast, Tankwa Karoo, Agulhas Plain, ...

From 0.00 ZAR
Southern Africa Birding Expedition: Namibia, Okavango & Victoria Falls
Southern Africa Birding Expedition: Namibia, Okavango & Victoria Falls
Namibia / Walvis Bay Group tour 18 days | 0h

This birdwatching journey through Namibia, the Okavango Delta, and Victoria Falls combines southern Africa’s most iconic landscapes with e...

From 10206.00 USD
Khao Sok Bird Watching by Canoeing 3 Days
Khao Sok Bird Watching by Canoeing 3 Days
Thailand Group tour 3 days | 0h

Khao Sok Bird Watching by Canoeing – 3 Days / 2 Nights is a unique wildlife adventure combining birdwatching with serene canoe exploration...

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Krabi Mangrove Bird Watching Day Trip
Krabi Mangrove Bird Watching Day Trip
Thailand Group tour 1 day | 0h

Mangrove Birdwatching Day Trip with Mr. Dai – Krabi, Thailand Discover incredible birdlife in the mangrove forests near Krabi Town on thi...

From 0.00 USD
Khao Sok Bird Watching Day Trip
Khao Sok Bird Watching Day Trip
Thailand Private tour 1 day | 0h

Escape into one of Thailand’s most spectacular rainforests on this Khao Sok Bird Watching Day Trip. Just a few hours from Phuket and Khao ...

From 0.00 USD