8737 Unknown – Peregrine Falcon – Engraving (c. 1766)

This zoological illustration depicts a Peregrine Falcon perched on a thick branch. The bird is shown in a formal pose, looking toward the viewer, and is notable for the small jesses or straps visible around its talons, indicating it is a bird trained for falconry. The engraving captures the bird's detailed plumage and powerful build, typical of scientific natural history plates of the period.