NJDEP Division of Fish & Wildlife: Peregrine Prey Transfer


Photo Credit: Mike Girone

A fundamental aspect of a young peregrine falcon surviving to adulthood is learning to capture prey on its own. Part of this process is the transferring of prey, caught by a parent, to a fledgling in mid-air. It not only sharpens the young bird's flying skills, but teaches it that food must be obtained on the wing.

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Posted by WILDNEWJERSEY at 10/12/2011 1:00 PM
Categories: Birds
Tags: peregrine falcon birds prey falcon fledgling
 

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