Wildlife

Peregrine falcon

Falco peregrinus

A fast-flying bird of prey that uses steep rocky faces as places to perch and breed.

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Photograph of the landscape around Nerja and Maro; habitat illustration, not a photograph of the species

01. Where to find it

Rock faces and cliffs on the coast and in the nearby mountains.

02. Why it matters

One of the raptors recorded in the natural area, which also has protected status for birds.

03. How to observe and protect it

Avoid nesting sites and do not fly drones near occupied cliffs.

Reference source: Junta de Andalucía · Plan de ordenación de Maro-Cerro Gordo (BOJA, 2015). Some species are rare or protected: being listed in the sources does not mean you are likely to see them.