B5002

Birds of Prey

Peregrine Falcon

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Birds of Prey

High-Value eighty-five cent Stamps

Peregrine Falcon

This attractive bird, also known in earlier times as the "duck hawk," has adapted to live almost anywhere, even in cities. In fact, the peregrine falcon is the world's most widespread raptor. The handsome feather coloration of adults is blue-gray with a lighter barred or spotted chest area. Black head markings give many adults the appearance of having "sideburns" or a "moustache."

With the exception of New Zealand, it can be found anywhere on earth other than extreme polar regions, very high mountains, or most tropical rain forests. Its diet consists of birds plus small mammals and reptiles. It mates for life and nests on cliff edges or tall structures such as buildings and bridges.

My individually hand painted cachet shows a mature bird perched on a high rock outcropping watching for potential prey. This series is proving to be very popular, and I urge you to order in a prompt manner. The vertical format of my watercolored cachets for this stamp series will make them among the most sought-after wildlife First Day Covers for the entire year. My "duck hawk," currently known as the peregrine falcon, is now ready. Collins #B5002 at $14.50.

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