Our Team

Dr. Rafael Moreno

Dr. Rafael Moreno

Scientific Reviewer, Raptor Ecology

Dr. Rafael Moreno reviews Pervaaz articles dealing with falcon biology, ecology, breeding, diet, and conservation. His role is to challenge unsupported conclusions and make sure scientific findings are translated without losing their original meaning.

Rafael’s editorial approach is cautious by design. Falcon behavior varies by region, season, age, sex, and local conditions. He therefore looks closely at sweeping statements that may be accurate for one population but misleading when applied to an entire species.

During review, he examines terminology, biological measurements, range descriptions, and the strength of the evidence behind important claims. His goal is not to make an article sound more academic. It is to help readers distinguish reliable knowledge from oversimplification.

Ethan Cole

Ethan Cole

Field Identification and Falcon Behavior Writer

Ethan Cole writes about the details that help birdwatchers recognize falcons in the field. His work focuses on flight style, plumage, hunting behavior, seasonal movement, and the subtle differences between similar raptors.

Raised in northern Colorado, Ethan developed an interest in birds while exploring grasslands and foothill trails with his father. He is especially drawn to prairie falcons, American kestrels, and the remarkable ways peregrine falcons have adapted to cities.

For Pervaaz, Ethan turns technical identification points into practical guidance. He explains what readers should look for, where they are likely to see it, and why a falcon may behave differently across habitats or seasons.

Lena Park

Lena Park

Falcon Habitat and Conservation Writer

Lena Park studies falcons through the landscapes they depend on. Her writing connects species distribution with prey availability, climate, nesting sites, migration routes, and changes in land use.

She is most interested in the question behind every range map: why does a bird live here and not somewhere else? That perspective shapes her habitat guides for Pervaaz. Rather than listing locations alone, Lena explains what each environment offers a falcon and how those conditions change through the year.

Her research-led articles cover breeding ranges, seasonal movements, conservation pressures, and regional viewing opportunities. She also works to separate established evidence from assumptions that are frequently repeated in general wildlife content.

Maya Reynolds

Maya Reynolds

Raptor Education and Urban Falcon Writer

Maya Reynolds believes that learning to identify raptors should feel exciting rather than intimidating. She writes approachable guides for readers who may be seeing a peregrine, kestrel, or merlin for the first time.

Her interest in falcons began with an unexpected peregrine sighting above an apartment building in Baltimore. That encounter led her to explore how raptors use bridges, towers, parks, and other human-made environments.

Maya covers urban falcons, beginner identification, nesting behavior, and responsible wildlife watching for Pervaaz. Her articles often begin with the questions people ask after a real sighting: What did I just see? Why was it flying that way? And is it likely to return?