The peregrine falcon.
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He was found in a bad position by walkers, on the outskirts of Ligné, in Loire-Atlantique.
Last week, a peregrine falcon was hit by a shot, reports the Bird Protection League.
The bird, who suffers from an open fracture on the right wing and a head trauma, has been operated on but his chances of survival are said to be slim.
Lead was found in his body, indicates the LPO, which denounces an “infamous act” and announces the upcoming filing of a complaint against X.
The LPO, which recalls that "raptors have the status of protected species", wishes to denounce the behavior of certain hunters "having the easy trigger, too easy".
“In France in recent months several raptors have been injured or killed by gunfire,” adds the association, which deplores the lack of sanctions.
The fastest bird in the world
The peregrine falcon, reputed to be the fastest bird in the world, is said to have almost disappeared in the last century.
“It is a predator specializing in birds, which has its place in the food chain and which hunts for food.
It makes it possible to "naturally regulate" the proliferation of the domestic pigeon for example.
Many municipalities would be happy to see their presence in their town, ”writes the LPO.
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