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Peregrine falcon - Wikipedia The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), also known simply as the peregrine, [3] is a cosmopolitan bird of prey (raptor) in the family Falconidae renowned for its speed A large, crow -sized falcon, it has a blue-grey back, barred white underparts, and a black head
Peregrine falcon | Speed, Diet, Facts | Britannica peregrine falcon, (Falco peregrinus), the most widely distributed species of bird of prey, with breeding populations on every continent except Antarctica and many oceanic islands Sixteen subspecies are recognized
Peregrine Falcon Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology 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
Peregrine Falcon | Audubon Field Guide One of the world's fastest birds; in power-diving from great heights to strike prey, the Peregrine may possibly reach 200 miles per hour Regarded by falconers and biologists alike as one of the noblest and most spectacular of all birds of prey
Peregrine Falcons at UC Davis Medical Center Peregrine falcons can hit top speeds in flight of 200 mph and are considered the fastest animal on earth Peregrines don't build typical nests like other birds Instead, they lay eggs in a shallow indent on the edge of a high cliff or other manmade structure, like a building or bridge
Peregrine Falcon - National Geographic 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
Peregrine Falcon - U. S. National Park Service The peregrine falcon is one of nature's swiftest and most beautiful birds of prey Its name comes from the Latin word peregrinus, meaning "foreigner" or "traveler " This impressive bird has long been noted for its speed, grace, and aerial skills
14 Interesting Peregrine Falcon Facts (With Pictures) Peregrine Falcons are a medium sized bird of prey found on all continents except for Antarctica In North America they can be found from the southern tip of Florida to the northernmost parts of Alaska
Peregrine Falcon - National Wildlife Federation Peregrine falcons are quick, large predatory raptors The falcon's strong, sharp yellow talons allow it to capture other birds, even while in flight Peregrine falcons can be hard to identify because of their quick flight and camouflage coloring