English: Peregrine Falcon, Black-cheeked Falcon, Duck-Hawk
Russian: Сапсан
German: Wanderfalke
French: Faucon pelerin
Mongolian:  Эгэл шонхор
Japanese: ハヤブサ (Hayabusa)

Body Length: 38-51 cm
Wing span: 84-120 cm

Passage migrant/ summer visitor
Migration: Apr.-May; Aug.-Sep.

Brood: 1 per year

Global status: Least concern
Regional status: Data Deficient 

Food: Small to medium sized birds and small mammals.

Habitat: Mountain ranges and valleys of rivers and lakes with rocks and cliffs. It builds its nest on the scrape, normally on cliff ledges and cracks. Cliff nests are generally located under an overhang or on ledges with vegetation, favoring south facing sites.