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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
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Peregrine falcon | Speed, Diet, Facts | Britannica 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
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 Falcons | Department of Natural Resources Peregrines are one of 6 falcon species in the United States: The peregrine, merlin, and kestrel all nest in Iowa Peregrines are a crow-sized bird Females are larger and weigh 32-34 ounces (about 2 pounds) while males weigh 18-20 ounces From beak to tail, peregrines are 13 to 16 inches long
Peregrine Falcon — Wildlife Science Center Peregrine falcons are the fastest bird the the world, reaching top speeds of over 200 miles (320 km) per hour They were named for their extensive migrations of up to 15,500 miles year; the word "peregrine" means wanderer
PEREGRINE Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster But even before peregrine appeared on its own in English, it was part of the name of that well-known bird of prey, the peregrine falcon The bird's appellation derives from "falco peregrinus"—literally, "pilgrim falcon" in Medieval Latin
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 Falcon - Ohio Department of Natural Resources The peregrine falcon was removed from the federal endangered species list in 1999, and in 2015 the species was delisted in Ohio Through hacking programs, peregrines have adapted to nesting on a variety of human-made structures such as skyscrapers, bridges, and other tall structures