Horus
Peregrine Falcon Ambassador
Male
2020 / Juvenile
Fractured right wing
About Horus
Horus was found with a badly fractured, and partially amputated, right wing as an older juvenile. Due to the severity of the fracture, surgery was required to remove that part of the wing. Due to the amputation, Horus is unable to fly, and has since become a welcome addition to the education team.
Horus is named for the Egyptian falcon-headed god.
Description
The peregrine falcon has one of the most global distributions of any bird of prey. This falcon is found on every continent except Antarctica.
Life Span
Though most peregrine falcons do not live to be 1 year old (survival rate for the first year is 40%), the average age of those that live beyond the first year is 13. In the wild, the Peregrine Falcon lives from 7 to 15 years. Maximum longevity records for banded birds range from 16 to 20 years.
Prey / Food
The peregrine falcon captures its prey in the air since its primary food consists of birds such as starlings, mourning doves, pigeons, pheasants, and waterfowl.
Babies / Nests
Falcons do not build nests, but rather dig small depressions called “scrapes” in sand, dirt, or debris or in high cliffs, trees, or tall buildings. Sometimes they will use an abandoned hawk’s or raven’s nest. The female will lay between 2 and 6 eggs and the eggs will hatch in 33 to 35 days. The young fledge in 35 to 42 days.
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