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Peregrine is derived from a Latin root meaning what?

peregrine

[per-i-grin, -green, -grahyn] / ˈpɛr ɪ grɪn, -ˌgrin, -ˌgraɪn /




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A peregrine falcon that was found injured in Nottingham has been successfully reunited with its family.

From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026

A handful of California species recoveries have been championed as success stories under the Endangered Species Act, including southern sea otters, peregrine falcons, humpback whales, bald eagles and green sea turtles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026

On Friday's many of the members can be found excitedly gazing up to the top of St George's Church in Sheffield, which is home to breeding peregrine falcons.

From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026

A 60% mortality rate in the first year means it's a "tough gig" being a young peregrine falcon, Dr Hurley observes, adding that such a rate is common among predators.

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2025

When he saw the plaque under the peregrine falcon, the one that was just plain wrong, the day took on a different tone.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers


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