The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), also known as the peregrine, and historically as the duck hawk in North America. source
The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), also known as the peregrine, and historically as the duck hawk in North America.
The peregrine falcon is a widespread bird of prey in the family Falconidae. source
The peregrine falcon is a widespread bird of prey in the family Falconidae.
A large, crow-sized falcon, The peregrine falcon has a blue-grey back, barred white underparts, and a black head. source
A large, crow-sized falcon, The peregrine falcon has a blue-grey back, barred white underparts, and a black head.
As is typical of bird-eating raptors, the peregrine falcons are sexually dimorphic, females being considerably larger than males. source
As is typical of bird-eating raptors, the peregrine falcons are sexually dimorphic, females being considerably larger than males.
The peregrine is renowned for its speed, reaching over 320 km/h (200 mph) during its characteristic hunting stoop (high speed dive). source
The peregrine is renowned for its speed, reaching over 320 km/h (200 mph) during its characteristic hunting stoop (high speed dive).
The peregrine's breeding range includes land regions from the Arctic tundra to the tropics. source
The peregrine's breeding range includes land regions from the Arctic tundra to the tropics.
According to a National Geographic TV programme, the highest measured speed of a peregrine falcon is 389 km/h (242 mph). source
According to a National Geographic TV programme, the highest measured speed of a peregrine falcon is 389 km/h (242 mph).
The peregrine falcon has been determined that they are only pproximately 0.6–0.8% genetically differentiated. source
The peregrine falcon has been determined that they are only pproximately 0.6–0.8% genetically differentiated.
The peregrine falcon has a body length of 34 to 58 cm (13–23 in) and a wingspan from 74 to 120 cm (29–47 in). source
The peregrine falcon has a body length of 34 to 58 cm (13–23 in) and a wingspan from 74 to 120 cm (29–47 in).
The male peregrine falcon and female have similar markings and plumage. source
The male peregrine falcon and female have similar markings and plumage.
The peregrine falcon belongs to a genus whose lineage includes the hierofalcons and the prairie falcon (F. mexicanus). source
The peregrine falcon belongs to a genus whose lineage includes the hierofalcons and the prairie falcon (F. mexicanus).
The peregrine falcon is sexually mature at one to three years of age, but in healthy populations they breed after two to three years of age. source
The peregrine falcon is sexually mature at one to three years of age, but in healthy populations they breed after two to three years of age.
The peregrine falcon is a highly admired falconry bird, and has been used in falconry for more than 3,000 years, beginning with nomads in central Asia source
The peregrine falcon is a highly admired falconry bird, and has been used in falconry for more than 3,000 years, beginning with nomads in central Asia
The peregrine falcon became an endangered species over much of its range because of the use of organochlorine pesticides, especially DDT. source
The peregrine falcon became an endangered species over much of its range because of the use of organochlorine pesticides, especially DDT.
Due to its striking hunting technique, the peregrine has often been associated with aggression and martial prowess. source
Due to its striking hunting technique, the peregrine has often been associated with aggression and martial prowess.
The peregrine falcon the fastest member of the animal kingdom. source
The peregrine falcon the fastest member of the animal kingdom.
Falco peregrinus calidus, described by John Latham in 1790, was formerly called leucogenys and includes caeruleiceps. source
Falco peregrinus calidus, described by John Latham in 1790, was formerly called leucogenys and includes caeruleiceps.
The life span of peregrine falcons in the wild is up to 15.5 years. source
The life span of peregrine falcons in the wild is up to 15.5 years.
The peregrine falcon feeds almost exclusively on medium-sized birds such as pigeons and doves, waterfowl, songbirds, and waders. source
The peregrine falcon feeds almost exclusively on medium-sized birds such as pigeons and doves, waterfowl, songbirds, and waders.
