Complete Conservation | The Peregrine Fund

In the vast world of wildlife conservation, The Peregrine Fund (TPF) stands out as a beacon of hope for raptors, driven by a vision that extends far beyond traditional conservation efforts. Our journey began with an audacious mission to repopulate a continent with Peregrine Falcons, but quickly evolved into a comprehensive approach we now call “TPF Complete Conservation™.”

The Peregrine Fund has built a unique bridge between scientific knowledge and practical action. We recognize that saving a species isn't just about counting birds or protecting land—it's about understanding complex ecological systems and the human communities intertwined with them.

We extend our hand to everyone, including government officials, local farmers, industry leaders, and indigenous communities. Working across five different continents, we don't just propose solutions—we design, initiate, and nurture them. We train local conservationists, build infrastructure, and create economic incentives that make protecting nature something to celebrate.

What sets us apart is our holistic view. We understand that a species' survival depends on managing entire ecosystems and creating sustainable habitats, not just protecting individual birds. Our investment in people runs as deep as our commitment to the birds and their ecosystems. Every student we mentor becomes a guardian of the wild, kindling passion that will burn long into their conservation futures.

This TPF philosophy has become a powerful model, and the results speak volumes: Peregrine Falcons soaring over cities where they once faced extinction, California Condors once again breeding on the canyon cliffs of Utah and Arizona, and the Ridgway's Hawk pulled back from oblivion. Each step forward in a species’ recovery is more than a conservation victory—it's a testament to what becomes possible when science, compassion, and unwavering determination unite.

This is TPF Complete Conservation™. This is hope in action.

The Pillars of Complete Conservation™

Evidence to Action Pipeline

We make conservation decisions based on the best available evidence through scientific research, monitoring, and adaptive management, with direct communication between researchers and field biologists following Open Standards for Conservation Practice.

Puerto Rico Program Director Hana Weaver holding a newly-hatched Puerto Rican Sharp-shinned Hawk in our Puerto Rico propagation facility.

Brendan Burns

The Pillars of Complete Conservation™

Non-partisanship

We avoid endorsing political candidates or parties, instead collaborating with diverse partners across political and industry spectrums to focus on pragmatic solutions rather than litigation while seeking support from multiple political parties.

A hunter education workshop conducted by the North American Lead-free Partnership.

courtesy of the North American Lead-free Partnership

The Pillars of Complete Conservation™

Collaboration

We work across international, national, sub-national, and local scales by empowering local partners to avoid "parachute conservation," engaging with communities, governments, and individuals while building a global network of researchers and conservationists.

Senior Scientist Ralph Buij and collaborators banding a Secretarybird.

Elena Ramella Levis

The Pillars of Complete Conservation™

Community-based Conservation

We prioritize community needs alongside biodiversity conservation by rejecting "fortress conservation" approaches and developing projects that benefit both local communities and wildlife through infrastructure, training, and economic incentives.

An education session attended by indigenous Emberá and Wounaan community members in Panama.

Brian Biamonte

The Pillars of Complete Conservation™

Thought Leadership

We innovate conservation techniques by developing and sharing new research methodologies, contributing to global conservation priorities, and enhancing scientific information dissemination.

Avian ambassador Aplomado Falcon Rosa lands on the glove of Raptor Specialist Rachel Daniel during our annual Fall Flights show as a rapt audience looks on.

Jordan Rudeen

The Pillars of Complete Conservation™

Conservation Leadership

We invest in formal education, field training, and mentorship to support students and professionals, build capacity in conservation-critical regions, and create a network of trained conservationists.

Three graduates supported by our Madagascar Program pose together holding their diplomas.

courtesy of The Peregrine Fund

The Pillars of Complete Conservation™

Species to Ecosystem Continuum

The organization manages entire ecosystems rather than individual species by addressing broader environmental challenges, considering the impacts of pollution, habitat loss, and climate change, and protecting entire food webs and ecological systems.