Chapter: Peregrine

Illustration accompanying the chapter on the Peregrine in Morris' A History of British Birds

This illustration of the Peregrine accompanies the bird's respective chapter. Similar to the other images in this book, the illustration of the Peregrine shows the outer anatomy of the bird in detailed color. It pays close attention to the texture and color of the plumes and fallons. This image seems to be proportionally accurate and drawn from observation.

Chapter on the Peregrine in Morris' A History of British Birds

The chapter on the Peregrine extends over pages 67-75. Akin to the other chapters in this book, this chapter starts with the scientific nomenclature of the animal and definitions of the root words in the name. As the chapter unfolds, Morris paints a picture of the bird itself and its niche in the natural world. He presents information on the Peregrine's body, chirp, diet, and differences in gender. Additionally, the reader gets a sense of the bird's life cycle, starting from reproduction and care of eggs to how it hunts for survival and flies. Morris explains the Peregrine's niche in ecosystems in a variety of locations and the slight variations between the birds from locations across Great Britain and Europe. Thus, Morris discusses geography and animal hierarchy besides how the Peregrine fits into the place it inhabits and migrates too. Finally, Morris also speaks of the bird's value to humankind. Therefore, Morris presents an in depth view of the Peregrine focusing on the micro and macro aspects of the bird and its role in natural history.