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Peregrine falcons dubbed 'sky cats' for varied hunting diet
Original: I'm reading a wikipedia article about peregrine falcons, and how they hunt pretty much anything that moves (preference f
A reader sharing notes on peregrine falcons says the birds hunt nearly anything that moves, favouring flying prey but also taking young foxes and even salmon, and has taken to calling them 'sky cats'. The comparison to cats is striking a chord with bird and cat lovers alike.
Why now: The unexpected image of falcons as 'sky cats' with such a broad diet is amusing people and sparking casual wildlife chatter.
Evidence
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