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peregrine falcon
peregrine falcon Crow-sized, grey, black and white bird of prey. It inhabits craggy open country or rocky coastlines and marshes or estuaries. The largest breeding falcon in Britain, it flies swiftly with prolonged glides. Length: to 48cm (19in). Family Falconidae; species Falco peregrinus.
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"peregrine falcon." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "peregrine falcon." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-peregrinefalcon.html "peregrine falcon." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-peregrinefalcon.html |
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Peregrine White
Peregrine White 1620–1704, first child born to English parents in New England. He was born on the Mayflower as she lay at anchor in Cape Cod Bay on Nov. 20. He became a citizen of Marshfield, Mass., and held minor offices. |
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"Peregrine White." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Peregrine White." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-White-Pe.html "Peregrine White." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-White-Pe.html |
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peregrine falcon
peregrine falcon see falcon . |
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"peregrine falcon." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "peregrine falcon." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-X-peregrin.html "peregrine falcon." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-X-peregrin.html |
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