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Peregrine falcon guide: how to identify and where to see in the UK. Everything you need to know about the planet's fastest bird, including the top speed of a peregrine falcon, its habitats, how to identify and what it eats.
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.
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.
Peregrines are found around much of world, with various races and subspecies represented. In desert areas they are replaced by closely related ‘sister’ species such as Barbary Falcon (Falco pelegrinoides). VITAL STATISTICS. Size: Average 42cm, wingspan 102cm. Females (1.1kg) larger than males (670g). Status: Resident breeding bird and ...
Peregrine falcon. Scientific name: Falco peregrinus. Like many of our birds of prey, the peregrine falcon was so persecuted, numbers fell dramatically. Thankfully, this super-speedy flyer is now making a comeback, particularly in our towns, where it nests on tall buildings.
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 ...
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The peregrine is our biggest falcon; dark slate-grey above and white below with black bars. It has a white throat and cheeks and a strong, black moustache and mask. They suffered from persecution and pesticide poisoning in the early 20th century and populations have only recently recovered.
