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Medium-sized raptor (possible falcon) soaring high above the Sonoran Desert.
Sonoran Desert at Camelback Mountain in Scotsdale, AZ.
Is this Peregrine Falcon, Prairie Falcon, or unidentifiable? I'd love to add this one to my life list.
Spotted on Nov 2, 2010
Submitted on Feb 1, 2013
5 Comments
According to Ebird, the peregrine is actually common in November, so I would bet you that this is the correct species.
Might be a Mississippi Kite.
I recommend this site if you'd like further opinions: http://www.whatbird.com/forum/index.php?...
Thanks for the ID suggestion, Liam. I'd really like to add Peregrine to my life list. But, this photo just doesn't meet my standards for a confirmed sighting.
Wing shape sure resembles a falcon. Dark tail is enough to eliminate Prairie. My guess would be Peregrine.