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- In Michigan, the Peregrine Falcon remains on the state endangered species list, which affords them additional legal protections beyond the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act. The Peregrine Falcon is not, at present, a federally listed endangered species, and its global rank is considered secure 2.
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Jun 3, 2024 · “Peregrine falcons are an endangered species in Michigan, so it's an intimate opportunity to see the falcon at its most vulnerable stage of its life,” Herbert said. “The banding is a sort of sending away party for the falcons before they are developed enough to leave the nest, and it is a good representation of some professional work in ...
- Jack Harrison
Considered a federally endangered species from 1970 to 1999, when conservation efforts led to its delisting. Thrived when reintroduced into urban areas where tall buildings mimic cliff faces. They are the world’s fastest animal.
Jul 16, 2024 · Half a decade ago, peregrine falcons were eradicated from Michigan because of DDT, a toxic pesticide. Recovery efforts, including the DNR’s banding program, helped these birds of prey make one of the most successful comebacks in history.
- Gabrielle Nelson
Jul 25, 2024 · Peregrine falcons, the fastest bird in the world, will no longer need banding from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The decision comes just roughly a year after the bird was reclassified as threatened instead of endangered in Michigan.
Jun 15, 2017 · Peregrine falcons are making a comeback in southeastern Michigan, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The birds became endangered in the mid-20th century because of pesticides like DDT.
Aug 7, 2017 · Thanks to extensive restoration efforts, the peregrine was removed from the nationwide endangered species list in 1999. In Michigan, the peregrine remains one of only nine bird species categorized as endangered.
