Illustration of peregrine falcon
peregrine falcon
noun
: a swift nearly cosmopolitan falcon (Falco peregrinus) often used in falconry
called also peregrine
Examples of peregrine falcon in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Moose browse along the Colville River, the largest river on the North Slope, while peregrine falcons, gyrfalcons and rough-legged hawks nest on the cliffs above.
—
Mariah Meek, The Conversation, 30 June 2025
During daylight hours, raptors like Eleonora’s falcon and peregrine falcon actively hunt small to medium-sized birds.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Meanwhile, those who venture to Cadillac Mountain should be sure to keep their eyes on the skies in hopes of spotting a broad-winged hawk or peregrine falcon soaring high overhead.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Widowed twice, Etheldreda is left to care for her own two children, her haughty stepdaughter, and a peregrine falcon.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for peregrine falcon
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Mariah Meek, The Conversation, 30 June 2025
During daylight hours, raptors like Eleonora’s falcon and peregrine falcon actively hunt small to medium-sized birds.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Meanwhile, those who venture to Cadillac Mountain should be sure to keep their eyes on the skies in hopes of spotting a broad-winged hawk or peregrine falcon soaring high overhead.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Widowed twice, Etheldreda is left to care for her own two children, her haughty stepdaughter, and a peregrine falcon.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for peregrine falcon
Cite this Entry
“Peregrine falcon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peregrine%20falcon. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share