Peregrine falcon - Wikipedia The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), also referred to simply as the peregrine, [3] is a bird of prey (raptor) in the family Falconidae known 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 Falcons at UC Davis Medical Center Like many raptors, peregrine falcon females are larger than males 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
Peregrine falcon | Speed, Diet, Facts | Britannica Sixteen subspecies are recognized 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 - All About Birds 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 The Peregrine Falcon is large and powerful, with typical pointed-winged falcon silhouette Flies with strong shallow wingbeats; when diving on prey, may reach speeds of well over 100 mph Usually looks quite dark (although Arctic birds are paler), with dark hooded effect
Peregrine Falcon - eBird Sleek, fast-flying large falcon Always look for a grayish back in adults, long wings that almost reach the tail tip, and powerful but slender build Dark mark below each eye varies in shape and size Juveniles are more heavily patterned below than adults, and can be quite brownish above
Peregrine Falcon - National Geographic Kids A common bird of prey (a group of hunting birds that includes such birds as hawks and eagles), the peregrine is an adaptable falcon that can be found in almost any habitat