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Male peregrine falcon on the back of the female for copulation, gripping her rump between his “ankles” (the rearward joint in leg). His feet are closed so as to not injure the female. © David A. Ponton [photo by motion-activated camera mounted near a favorite perch on the canyon rim. The low-resolution camera limits repro. Size.]
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PEREGRINE COURTSHIP AND BONDING
Male peregrine falcon on the back of the female for copulation, gripping her rump between his “ankles” (the rearward joint in leg).  His feet are closed so as to not injure the female. © David A. Ponton [photo by motion-activated camera mounted near a favorite perch on the canyon rim. The low-resolution camera limits repro. Size.]