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Do the leg bands hurt the falcons or affect the way they hunt?

April 26, 2017affect bands falcons hunt hurt leg

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Do the leg bands hurt the falcons or affect the way they hunt?

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A. The bands placed on peregrine falcons are a comprised of a very lightweight aluminum and are specially sized to fit a falcon’s leg. They do not hurt the bird in any way and are comparable to a human wearing a bracelet. The leg bands do not interfere with flight or grasping of prey.