Peregrine falcons are birds of prey. Because of this, they are near the top of the food chain. However, they are not completely free from predators. Adults may be killed by other large birds of prey, such as great horned owls (Bubo_virginianus), gyrfalcons (Falco_rusticolus) and golden eagles (Aquila_chrysaetos). Nestlings and fledglings may be taken by mammalian predators such as cats (Felis), bears (Ursus), wolverines (Gulo_gulo), or foxes (Vulpes). This happens more often in nests that are closer to the ground. Humans sometimes take eggs to raise for falconry.
Peregrine falcons are aggressive in defense of their nests. They will attack birds and mammals that are much larger than themselves when defending their nest.
- great horned owls (Bubo_virginianus)
- golden eagles (Aquila_chrysaetos)
- gyrfalcons (Falco_rusticolus)
- bears (Ursus)
- cats (Felis)
- foxes (Vulpes)
- wolverines (Gulo_gulo)
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