Florence Augusta Merriam Bailey Essays

  • Peregrine Falcon Research Paper

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    Part C: Species Common Name - Peregrine Falcon anatum (Scientific Name: Falco peregrinus anatum) Common Name - Peregrine Falcon tundrius (Scientific Name: Falco peregrinus tundriu) Risk Status: Special Concern Peregrine Falcon status is special concern as this species was affected mainly by DDT (dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane) and PCBs (poly chlorinated biphenyls). DDT was used in 1950s and 1960s to control populations of insects. PCBs were previously used by industries. The adult Peregrine