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Falcons

Sedona

Peregrine Falcon

Sedona came to OWL in 1994. She was found in Arizona after having flown into a power line and dislocating the tendons and ligaments of her elbow in her right wing.

Sedona is a peregrine falcon, nicknamed “duck hawk.” Peregrine Falcons are the fastest diving bird in the world – at speeds of 200+ mph.

 

 

 

 

 

Mesa

Peregrine Falcon

Mesa came to OWL in 2007 with a fractured wing.

Mesa is a peregrine falcon, nicknamed “duck hawk.” Peregrine Falcons are the only documented raptor to utilize nocturnal migration

 

 

 

Mr. G

American Kestrel

Mr. G came to OWL around 2006 after hatching and being kept illegally as a pet. Because of this, he has been abnormally imprinted by humans.

The American Kestrel, nicknamed “Sparrow Hawk,” is the smallest falcon in North America. Unique among North American birds of prey, the American kestrel has different male and female plumages (dimorphism).

Mrs. G

American Kestrel

Mrs. G (back) came to OWL around 2006. She has a wing injury and is unable to fly.

The American Kestrel, nicknamed “Sparrow Hawk,” is the smallest falcon in North America. Unique among North American birds of prey, the American kestrel has different male and female plumages (dimorphism).

Jazz

Prairie Falcon

Jazz came to OWL in 2006 with a wing fracture.

She is a Prairie Falcon, distinguished by a malar streak (mustache). Prairie Falcons are declining in population due to pesticides, lack of nesting sites and habitat loss.

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