Peregrine Falcon (Noun)
Meaning
A widely distributed falcon formerly used in falconry.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The peregrine falcon is known for its speed, reaching velocities of over 240 mph during its characteristic hunting dive, the stoop.
- A pair of peregrine falcons made their nest on the side of a cliff, laying their eggs safely out of reach from predators.
- The peregrine falcon is one of the most successful bird species in the world, with a wide distribution across the globe.
- In medieval times, peregrine falcons were highly prized for use in falconry, a sport of hunting small game with trained birds.
- Peregrine falcons have been a protected species in the United States since 1970, due to concerns over their declining populations.