The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), also referred to simply as the peregrine, [3] is a bird of prey (raptor) in the family Falconidae known for its speed. A large, crow -sized falcon, it has a blue-grey back, barred white underparts and a black head. As is typical for bird-eating (avivore) raptors, peregrine falcons are sexually dimorphic, with females being considerably larger than males ...
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Peregrine falcon, the most widely distributed species of bird of prey, with breeding populations on every continent except Antarctica and many oceanic islands. Its diving speed during flight is more than 300 km (186 miles) per hour, making it not only the world’s fastest bird but also the world’s fastest animal.
One of the world's fastest birds; in power-diving from great heights to strike prey, the Peregrine Falcon may possibly reach 200 mph. Regarded by falconers and biologists alike as one of the noblest...
Powerful and fast-flying, the Peregrine Falcon hunts medium-sized birds, dropping down on them from high above in a spectacular stoop. They were virtually eradicated from eastern North America by pesticide poisoning in the middle 20th century. After significant recovery efforts, Peregrine Falcons have made an incredible rebound and are now regularly seen in many large cities and coastal areas.
Everything you should know about the Peregrine Falcon. The Peregrine Falcon - a bird of prey - is the fastest animal on earth.
Swoosh! A peregrine falcon can dive up to 200 miles (323 kilometers) an hour to capture prey in flight, striking in midair with its outstretched talons, or claws. Peregrines usually hunt with either a swift chase or a fast dive. Starlings, pigeons, and doves are among their favorite meals. A common bird of prey (a group of hunting birds that includes such birds as hawks and eagles), the ...