Falcons
Male American Kestrel.
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Adult male Merlin.
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Immature Peregrine Falcon.
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Three falcon species are found in the Seattle area: American Kestrel, Merlin, and Peregrine Falcon. American Kestrels are rare here. Merlins and Peregrine Falcons are both subjects of long-term monitoring studies in the region.