To travel from one climatic region to another on a regular basis. Most peregrines migrate to warmer climates in winter and return to Minnesota in early March. From the Latin word peregrinus , meaning wanderer or pilgrim. A baby falcon pips, using its egg tooth, to begin hatching. An animal that kills and eats other animals.
Peregrines are predators.
They hit their prey in flight at speeds up to 200 miles per hour. Animals killed an eaten by predators. Typical peregrine prey includes pigeons, starlings, blackbirds,ducks, flickers, and doves. Peregrines that nest high on cliff banks use stones and pebbles to prevent their eggs from rolling away. The sharp claws of falcons and other raptors.