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PILGRIM FAUCON Juvenile male chaperoned for flight...

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PILGRIM FAUCON Juvenile male chaperoned for flight hunting, legs adorned with 2 bells and leather straps. Very attractive, very well preserved. Height: 48 cm. I/A, Falco peregrinus. With its label of origin under the base: J. Vandaele naturaliste 1 rue des Rossignols Versailles. Naturalized by Ets Vandaele in Versailles around 1900-1920. A pre-convention specimen that is exempt from any prohibition on sale. In compliance with regulations, a certificate of age will be given to the purchaser. Note This is the emblematic bird of European Falconry.