Arctic peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus tundrius)

Overview:

Name: Arctic peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus tundrius)
Status: State Endangered (OR)
Listed: October 13, 1970
Description: Medium-sized raptor with a dark blueish back, a white chest streaked with black, and a distinctive black mask.
Threats: Loss of habitat, poisons

Name: Arctic peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus tundrius)
Status: State Endangered (OR)
Listed: October 13, 1970
Description: Medium-sized raptor with a dark blueish back, a white chest streaked with black, and a distinctive black mask.
Threats: Loss of habitat, poisons

The arctic subspecies is one of 3 subspecies of the peregrine falcon found in North America and is distinguished from its cousins, the American and the Peale's peregrine falcons, by being the palest in color and the smallest in size.

The flying speed of the peregrine falcon is legendary--speeds of over 200 mph have been recorded during some of their steepest dives.

The preferred hunting technique of this falcon is to pursue and capture other birds in mid-air, a feat truly spectacular to behold.

Description

Distribution: Arctic peregrine falcons nest along the rivers from northwestern Alaska to Greenland and south to the treeline of Alaska and British Columbia.