Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Least Concern
The Peregrine Falcon is the fastest animal on Earth! When diving to catch prey, called a 'stoop,' they can reach speeds over 240 miles per hour. These powerful hunters were nearly wiped out by pesticides but have made an incredible comeback.
Peregrines have special adaptations for high-speed flight, including a third eyelid and baffles in their nostrils to breathe while diving.
Size
About the size of a crow
Medium (25-40 cm)
Wingspan: 100 cm
Weight: 750 g
Colors
gray
white
black
Habitat
mountaincoastalurban
Diet
birds
Fun Facts
- ✨Peregrine Falcons can dive at over 240 mph - the fastest animal ever!
- ✨They have special bony bumps in their nostrils to breathe while diving.
- ✨Falcons have been used for hunting by humans for over 3,000 years.
- ✨They often nest on skyscrapers in cities, treating them like cliffs!
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Great news! This bird is doing well. There are lots of them in the wild, and they have safe places to live and find food.
Population trend: unknown