That's a Perigrine Falcon if I'm not mistaken. They are canyon dwellers and I understand that there were reintroduced into cities in the western US and have absolutely thrived.
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The artificial canyons of streets and buildings provide them with ample roosts and hunting grounds... All while keeping the rodent and pigeon population down.
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A rare case of human intrusion into the wilderness actually proving to be beneficial to indigenous the population.
They are kestrels actually, which are much more common in Europe, even though most live in the country, some choose to use the preys that cities can offer, something the do share with peregrine falcons...
Kestrels are actually fairly common in the US, too. I saw several while I was in Oklahoma for a summer wildlife rehab internship. I love these birds, they have so much personality. (:
Thnk uo gyus
FalconLover
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The artificial canyons of streets and buildings provide them with ample roosts and hunting grounds... All while keeping the rodent and pigeon population down.
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A rare case of human intrusion into the wilderness actually proving to be beneficial to indigenous the population.