The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Peregrine falcons
Also known as Peregrines
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 90
Peregrine falcons is a minor character in The Travels of Marco Polo (Book 1).
- Gender
- unknown
- Age
- Adult birds
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 90
- Books
- 1
Peregrine falcons are noted as birds of prey nesting in the northern mountains and sought by the Great Kaan. Their mention ties the remote heights to the world of courtly interest, though the text gives no individual bird a separate story. They remain vivid as symbols of wildness prized for their formidable gifts.
Description
Peregrine falcons are sleek, athletic birds of prey, built for speed, with long, pointed wings and compact bodies. Their plumage is typically imagined in slate-gray and charcoal above, with paler cream or buff underparts marked by dark barring; the head is darker, and the eyes are keen and dark. A short hooked beak and alert, poised bearing give them a sharply watchful presence.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
Appearances
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