Peregrine Falcon Taking Flight

by Sharon McConnell

Title

Peregrine Falcon Taking Flight

Artist

Sharon McConnell

Medium

Digital Art - Digital Art, Photo Painting, Photography

Description

The peregrine falcon, also known as the peregrine, and historically as the duck hawk in North America, is a widespread bird of prey in the family Falconidae. Scientific name: Falco peregrines.

Peregrine populations were in steep decline during the mid-20th century, and in the United States these beautiful falcons became an endangered species. The birds have rebounded strongly since the use of DDT and other chemical pesticides was curtailed. Captive breeding programs have also helped to boost the bird's numbers in the U.S. and Canada. Now populations are strong in those nations, and in some parts of the globe, there actually may be more peregrines than existed before the 20th-century decline.

This original mixed media wildlife art features a peregrine falcon named Rosalie, perched on a post as she spreads her wings to take flight. The falcon was named after Rosalie Edge, suffragette, bird watcher, and conservationist. Photographed in Licking county, Ohio, USA.

Copyright 2016 Sharon McConnell; all rights reserved.
Note: FAA watermark does not appear on purchased items.

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- July 9, 2016

10+ GOLD STAR SPECIAL FEATURE
(FAA-Pixels All Stars Group)
- Jan. 23, 2017

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- Sept. 16, 2016
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