Birds of Ireland: Peregrine

Peregrines have slate-grey upperparts and a dark 'teardrop' below their eyes

Peregrine falcon

Peregrine | Seabhac seilge | Falco peregrinus

A peregrine is around 38-50 centimetres long with a wingspan of 90-100 centimetres. They are a scarce breeding species found here all year around on habitats ranging from sea cliffs to quarries and from towns to upland.