This species started out nesting on cliffs in holes. The construction of cities and bridges caused these falcons to adapt and start to settle into this new environment. Many still live near cliffs, but most of the species has evolved into a different lifestyle. Since some of their habitat is in the city humans could play a big role that could impact their habitat. Pollution from cars, or destruction of buildings or bridges. This is not why these falcons are in fact endangered. Mainly because of other factors like chemicals such as DDT and natural causes . Learn below the top three places where peregrine falcons have settled over the years. Horned Owls also usually have the same job(niche) as the falcon. This niche is that they both hunt at dusk, and are active during the day. The falcon's range of habitat is on every continent except Antarctica.
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BuildingsBuildings are one of the most popular places to find a peregrine falcon hanging around, this helps them hunt for prey because they can swoop down from the high heights.
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CliffsThe peregrine falcon is mostly known to lay their eggs on the hole in a cliff, this was and is still one of their habitat today.
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Bridges
Bridges are also one of the places where peregrine falcons are seen laying their eggs. Under the bridge is where the falcon can create a nice habitat for their family.
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