7th coin of the series Wildlife in Stamp and Coin.

Formerly known as the "duck hawk , the Peregrine falcon can be found just about anywhere in the world, with the exception of the most remote and harshest regions. In North America, this majestic bird will makeits home on the ledge of a city skyscraper as readily as it will nesthigh on a rugged rocky cliff. Canada is home to three subspecies of Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus pealei, F.p. anatum and F.p. tundrius). They look similar but differ slightly in size an colouration. The pealei subspecies is the largest and darkest and lives throughout coastal British Columbia.One of the Fastest birds in the world, the Peregrine Falcon can dive at an astounding 300 Km/hr (200 mph). The Peregrine Falcon might appear to be a fairly new addition to the urban landscape, but its relationship with humanity dates back centuries. As an exceptional hunter, itsability to seize small birds in midair or knock larger birds right out of the sky has made it a prized bird for falconers even prior to theMiddle Ages. Marco Polo gave the world one of its first glimpses of this magnificent feathers residents of Canada when he wrote that the Arctic Ocean contained " certain island in which are produced numbers ofgyrfalcon and Peregrine Falcons which are carried in many directions . The Peregrine Falcon is one of the most spectacular birds of prey onecan ever hope to observe.

WILDLIFE IN STAMP AND COIN - FALCON AND NESTLINGS - 2006 CANADIAN COINS 07 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 10- FLORA, FAUNA & NATURE and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.