On 16 September, at around 11:00, the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body received a report concerning a bird of prey found in a weakened condition in the yard of a resident in Malishka settlement, within the Yeghegnadzor enlarged community of Vayots Dzor Province.

Following measures taken by EPMIB inspectors at the scene, it was established that the exhausted bird was a Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), a bird of prey belonging to the falcon family. The species is listed in the Red Book of Armenia and the IUCN Red List.

At around 16:15 on the same day, the Peregrine Falcon was transferred to the rehabilitation centre of the Yerevan Zoo SNCO for necessary care and rehabilitation. The bird was found to be ringed, and the identification details of the ring will be verified.

The Peregrine Falcon's current health condition is assessed as satisfactory. The bird remains under the care and observation of specialists.