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peregrinus falco is the scientific name. peregrinus means to wander in Latin. falco means hook shaped(can refer to beak or claws). it is named that because only a few peregrine falcons have a permanent home

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The scientific name of a Peregrine Falcon is Falco peregrinus. "Falco" is the genus name, derived from Latin meaning "falcon." "Peregrinus" comes from Latin and means "wanderer" or "pilgrim," which likely refers to the bird's migratory nature.

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