Peregrine
Peregrine Falcon (resident all year, but rare)
The Peregrine Falcon is the master hunter, reaching speeds of up to 200 mph in a dive. Sometimes seen along the crags near Aberfoyle and Callander, or in winter at Argarty and hunting over nearby farmland.
Wingspan: 3 feet (90-112 cm)
Colour: Male and female are light blue above, with a distinct 'moustache'
Similar to: Merlin and Kestral
How do I know? The largest falcon, often seen in a stooping dive, wings in the shape of an anchor.
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