Lifespan/Longevity
Most peregrine falcons (60%) do not survive their first year. Those who do have an average lifespan of 13 years. Maximum longevity records for wild birds is from 16 to 20 years old. The longest known lifespan for a captive peregrine falcon is 25 years.
Range lifespan
Status: wild: 20 (high) years.
Range lifespan
Status: captivity: 25 (high) years.
Typical lifespan
Status: wild: 13 (high) years.
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Author: Tanya Dewey, Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
Author: Mark Potter, University of Michigan
Potter, M. 2002. "Falco peregrinus" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed September 16, 2012 at http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Falco_peregrinus.html
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