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1. intobirds.com › eyes-of-a-peregrine-falconEyes of a Peregrine Falcon - intoBirds

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   Jun 11, 2019 · Peregrine Falcon’s eyesight is 8 times better than humans. Think about this. If a peregrine is capable of hunting in a 180 MPH dive, then nature outfitted this bird to function in a world moving much faster than our own.

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3. www.rspb.org.uk › birds-and-wildlife › peregrine-falconPeregrine Falcon Facts | Falco peregrinus - The RSPB Wildlife ...

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   The Peregrine is a large and powerful falcon. It has broad, pointed wings and a relatively short tail. Blue-grey on top, with a blackish top of the head, its obvious black 'moustache' contrasts with its white face. The breast is finely striped. It's swift and agile in flight, chasing prey.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Peregrine_FalconPeregrine falcon - Wikipedia

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   The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), also known simply as the peregrine, [3] and historically as the duck hawk in North America, [4] is a cosmopolitan bird of prey (raptor) in the family Falconidae. A large, crow-sized falcon, it has a blue-grey back, barred white underparts, and a black head. The peregrine is renowned for its speed.

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     Peregrine Falcon Sky Dive - Inside the Perfect Predator - BBC

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6. web-cdn.rspb.org.uk › peregrine-falconPeregrine Falcon Facts | Falco peregrinus

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   The Peregrine is a large and powerful falcon. It has broad, pointed wings and a relatively short tail. Blue-grey on top, with a blackish top of the head, its obvious black 'moustache' contrasts with its white face. The breast is finely striped. It's swift and agile in flight, chasing prey.

7. animalia.bio › peregrine-falconPeregrine Falcon - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on ...

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   74-120. cm inch. The Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) is a large cosmopolitan raptor in the family Falconidae. It is renowned for its speed during its characteristic hunting stoop (high-speed dive), making it the fastest bird in the world, as well as the fastest member of the animal kingdom.

8. www.nationalgeographic.com › peregrine-falconPeregrine Falcon - National Geographic

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   Photo Ark. Peregrine Falcon. Common Name: Peregrine Falcon. Scientific Name: Falco peregrinus. Type: Birds. Diet: Carnivore. Average Life Span In The Wild: Up to 17 years. Size: Body: 14 to...

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   What does a peregrine falcon look like?

   • The Peregrine is a large and powerful falcon. It has broad, pointed wings and a relatively short tail. Blue-grey on top, with a blackish top of the head, its obvious black 'moustache' contrasts with its white face. The breast is finely striped. It's swift and agile in flight, chasing prey.

   Peregrine Falcon Facts | Falco peregrinus - The RSPB Wildlife Charity

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   How fast does a peregrine falcon go?

   • According to a National Geographic TV program, the highest measured speed of a Peregrine falcon is 389 km/h (242 mph). This is a well-respected falconry bird due to its strong hunting ability, high trainability, versatility, and availability via captive breeding. It is effective on most game bird species, from small to large.

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   How old is a peregrine falcon?

   • The Peregrine Falcon is one of the most widespread birds in the world. It is found on all continents except Antarctica, and on many oceanic islands. The oldest recorded Peregrine Falcon was at least 19 years, 9 months old, when it was identified by its band in Minnesota in 2012, the same state where it had been banded in 1992. Looking for ID Help?

   Peregrine Falcon Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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   Why is a peregrine falcon a popular bird?

   • The peregrine falcon is a well-respected falconry bird due to its strong hunting ability, high trainability, versatility, and availability via captive breeding. It is effective on most game bird species, from small to large. It has also been used as a religious, royal, or national symbol across multiple eras and areas of human civilization.

   Peregrine falcon - Wikipedia

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   How long do peregrine falcons live?

   • The life span of peregrine falcons in the wild is up to 19 years 9 months. [ 56 ] Mortality in the first year is 59–70%, declining to 25–32% annually in adults. [ 12 ] Apart from such anthropogenic threats as collision with human-made objects, the peregrine may be killed by larger hawks and owls. [ 57 ]

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   Are peregrine falcon populations recovering?

   • Populations of the peregrine falcon have bounced back in most parts of the world. In the United Kingdom, there has been a recovery of populations since the crash of the 1960s. This has been greatly assisted by conservation and protection work led by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.

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10. www.allaboutbirds.org › guide › Peregrine_FalconPeregrine Falcon Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of ...

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    The Peregrine Falcon is a very fast flier, averaging 40-55 km/h (25-34 mph) in traveling flight, and reaching speeds up to 112 km/h (69 mph) in direct pursuit of prey. During its spectacular hunting stoop from heights of over 1 km (0.62 mi), the peregrine may reach speeds of 320 km/h (200 mph) as it drops toward its prey. The Peregrine Falcon ...