Orion retired on June 14, 2022. He is no longer an active ambassador at Alveus Sanctuary.

Orion

Orion was originally owned by Maya before becoming an ambassador at Alveus.

Orion sadly passed away in June 2022 after an unfortunate self-inflicted accident in his enclosure.

He is an ambassador for showing how pest control affects wildlife globally and how to conserve major keystone species.

Species

Prairie/Peregrine Falcon

Falco mexicanus x Falco peregrinus (Birds)

Conservation Status

IUCN: Not Evaluated

Native To

Western North America

Species Lifespan

Wild: 2-5 years

Captivity: Unknown

Date of Hatching

May 13, 2021

Sex

Male

Arrived at Alveus

December 2021

Enclosure

Animal Quest #6: Falcon Edition

Learn more about Orion on Animal Quest