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Peregrine falcon - Wikipedia The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), also referred to simply as the peregrine, [3] is a cosmopolitan 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 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 | 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 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 FalconCam History | National Aviary National Aviary Peregrine FalconCam History Just 60 years ago, Peregrine Falcons were on the brink of extinction due to human-caused challenges, mainly harmful pesticides Their decline was so significant, they were placed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Endangered Species List and remained there for nearly three decades During that time, conservation measures
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 - Falco peregrinus - Birds of the World Among the most studied of wild avian species, with a bibliography exceeding 2,000 primary scientific titles, the Peregrine was a cause célèbre of the environmental awakening of the 1970s