Grave fears are held for a fledgling falcon chick that fell from its nest – with the heartbreaking moment caught on livestream for the world to see.

The peregrine falcon family – parents Penny and Perry and baby Pete – have a hundreds of fans dedicated to their 24-hour Operation Falcon livestream, which is filmed from atop Sunshine Coast University Hospital in Queensland.

Cameras captured Pete hatching on September 3, and initially he was doing “really well”, according to hospital staff.

But on Tuesday morning, he was recorded falling from the nest.

“A fair few of our very invested team immediately began searching for him on the road below, in bushes, in drains and the surrounding areas, but sadly we haven’t been able to find him so far,” the hospital confirmed.

“We’ve been in touch with wildlife rescue organisations, who have reminded us that the first year can be a particularly challenging time for young Peregrine Falcons, with 40 to 60 per cent not making it through.

“We are preparing our hearts for the worst.”

But Pete’s loyal fans weren’t so quick to give up hope.

Pete was captured on the 24-hour Operation Falcon livestream, which is filmed from atop Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

“It fell from the nest during feeding time,” one fan wrote alongside a video of the devastating moment.

“Hopefully it is ok and someone is able to help bring it back to the nest.”

“My dad watched the live this morning and baby fell off the edge,” another confirmed.

“Hoping it’s okay and someone can help it.”

“The little bird family has become part of our daily lives,” said another. “We are are invested and sad.”

Speaking to InDaily, a hospital spokesperson said that as of Tuesday afternoon Pete was still missing.

“Mum and Dad have understandably been unsettled, and our staff and community are feeling it, too,” they said.

“We know how much Baby Pete has captured everyone’s hearts.

“Thank you to everyone who has called, checked in and shared your care and concern for our beautiful Peregrine family.”

The falcon family is one of several Peregrine Projects around Australia.

More than 30,000 people subscribe to the livestream of the falcons at 367 Collins Street in Melbourne, and Adelaide City Council has also shared a feed of a nesting site on a private building.

–InDaily