Cutright
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Cutright retired from falconry and came to be an education bird at Schlitz Audubon in 2014.
Hatch Year: 2002
Weight: 1 – 3 ½ pounds
Wingspan: 40-43 inches
Lifespan in the Wild: 13 years
Lifespan in Captivity: 25 years
Fun Fact: Cutright often rouses (puffs and shakes out his feathers) on the glove of his handler, indicating he is content with his surroundings.
About my Species: Peregrine Falcons are found on every continent except Antarctica and are the fastest animals on the planet, diving at speeds of over 200 mph. Their species is endangered in Wisconsin due to habitat loss and poisoning, but populations have grown due to conservation efforts and the ban of DDT in 1973.
