falcons

  __Peregrine Falcon __

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 * =**__Field Marks__** =
 * Stocky, crow-sized falcon, with long, pointed wings, a medium-length tail, and prominent dark sideburns
 * Adults are bluish-gray above, and light below; juveniles brownish above and light underneath with dark streaking


 * =__Flight Behavior __=


 * Solitary migrant
 * Occasionally soars, but usually flaps and glides while migrating
 * Often migrates on strong “cold-front” winds


 * __Body Stats__

**Wingspan:** 3'2"-3'10" **Length:** 1'2"-1'6" **W-L ratio:** 2.5:1 **Weight:** 1-1.5 lbs


 * __Links __


 * Pergine Falcon Facts
 * Perigine Falcon


 * __Merlin__


 * __Field Marks__


 * Dark, compact, pigeon-sized falcon, with pointed wings and a shortish tail
 * Males have bluish backs; females and juveniles are brown


 * **__Flight Behavior__**


 * Typically migrates alone
 * Occasionally soars, but typically flaps and glides while migrating
 * Strong, quick flight
 * Often dives on the Sanctuary’s owl decoy


 * __**Body**__ **__Stats__**

**Wingspan:** 2'-2'3" **Length:** 9"-12"  **W-L ratio:** 2.4:1  **Weight:** 4.5-8 oz


 * **__Links__**


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 * Merlin


 * Falcon Eating Habits
 * eats small prey on the fly
 * eats large prey when perched
 * eats mice, bats, insects, rats


 * __**American Kestrel**__




 * <span style="color: #23ff00; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">__**Field Marks**__
 * blue-jay-sized, colorful falcon, with long, sickle-shaped wings, a longish tail, and conspicuous head markings
 * Males have rufous to white underparts, (sometimes with black spots); blue wings, rufous backs, and rufous tails with black tips


 * <span style="color: #d1830a; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 200%;">**__Field Marks__**


 * Typically migrates alone, although sometimes travels in small flocks with other raptors
 * Occasionally soars; usually flaps and glides while migrating
 * Quick, erratic flight


 * <span style="color: #2e0c83; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">__**Body Stats**__


 * Wingspan:** 1'8"-2'
 * Length:** 8"-11"
 * W-L ratio:** 2.2:1
 * Weight:** 3.5-5 oz