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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.
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. 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.
Peregrine Falcon Profile. The peregrine falcon is a bird of prey and one of the larger falcons, with a blue-grey back, a white throat and a black mask. They are renowned for their speed during high speed dives to hunt prey and can be found nearly everywhere on earth, except extreme polar regions. Peregrine Falcon Facts Overview
3 days ago · The peregrine falcon is best known for its diving speed during flight—which can reach more than 300 km (186 miles) per hour—making it not only the world’s fastest bird but also the world’s fastest animal.
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Peregrine falcons are among the world's most common birds of prey and live on all continents except Antarctica. They prefer wide-open spaces, and thrive near coasts where shorebirds are common,...
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.
