Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) in Scandinavia

The Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) is a falcon found across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. A fast-flying raptor that hunts on the wing with pointed wings and a notched bill. It typically occurs in open country, coasts and cliffs.

In the Nordic countries the Peregrine Falcon is best described as a resident / summer visitor. Its global conservation status is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. On Fågelkartan you can see where it has been reported over the last 30 days, based on open data from the national species-observation systems.

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More about the Peregrine Falcon

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Quick facts

  • Scientific name: Falco peregrinus
  • Family: Falcons
  • Habitat: Open country, coasts and cliffs
  • Status in the Nordics: Resident / summer visitor
  • IUCN Red List: Near Threatened

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