Peregrine Falcon Head Patterns

Text Box: “In e. U.S., re-introduction of exotic subspecies and progeny from a small gene pool have produced patterns different from those of extirpated populations” (Birds of North America - Systematics) “Recent re-introductions in many areas involve captive-bred form similar to Peale’s, and Peale’s-like birds are now found across North America.” (Sibley, p. 133)

“In e. U.S., re-introduction of exotic subspecies and progeny from a small gene pool have produced patterns different from those of extirpated populations” (Birds of North America - Systematics)

“Recent re-introductions in many areas involve captive-bred form similar to Peale’s, and Peale’s-like birds are now found across North America.” (Sibley, p. 133)