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Bat Falcon Bat Falcon Falco rufigularis Population status: Least Concern Body length: 23-30.5 cm (9-12 in) Wingspan: 65–67 cm (25.5 -26 in) Weight: 108-242 g (3.8 -8.5 oz) Angel Muela Did you know? The Bat Falcon is sometimes confused with the larger, but …

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California Condor California Condor North America's largest flying land bird Despite our efforts to recover this critically endangered species through captive breeding, release, and monitoring, preventable lead poisoning stands in the way. But like these …

Jeffrey McElwee Bio   Jeffrey McElwee came to The Peregrine Fund/World Center for Birds of Prey as a volunteer in July, 2014 and became Education Programs Assistant at the Center in June of 2021. He amassed 850 hours of voluntary service during down time …

Chris McClure Bio   Born and raised in Columbus, GA, Chris McClure received a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia in 2005 studying Environmental Economics. Subsequently, he began working for The Peregrine Fund as a hack site attendant, …

Matthew Danihel Bio Matthew Danihel is the Engagement Coordinator for The Peregrine Fund. A 2009 graduate of Delaware Valley University’s wildlife conservation & management program, Matthew began his career in conservation as a wildlife technician with …

Ornate Hawk-eagle Ornate Hawk-eagle Spizaetus ornatus Population status: Near Threatened Body length: 23-26 inches Wingspan: 3-4 feet Weight: 2 to 3-1/2 pounds Jack Cafferty Did you know? The Ornate Hawk-eagle is a powerful raptor, indeed, sometimes …

NYC Marathon Tara McHugh Tara McHugh | Salt Lake City, Utah My name is Tara McHugh and I am from Salt Lake City, Utah. I started running my senior year of High School because I was so burnt out with soccer. Instead of joining the soccer team my senior …

Gyrfalcon Gyrfalcon A raptor of extremes Like polar bears and harp seals, Gyrfalcons can only survive in cold climates. Against a backdrop of shifting prey availability, fluctuating weather, and competition from other species moving northward, the …

Staying in touch Staying in touch Members say it best Working to save endangered species isn't always easy, but it helps that members inspire us with their notes, drawings, photos, emails, and social media posts.  We count on members …and they count on …