Peregrine falcon - The Raptor Center
WEBPeregrine falcon Scientific Name. Falco peregrinus. Identifying Characteristics. A large falcon in which the sexes look alike. The male (the tiercel) is about two-thirds the size of the female (the falcon). Adults have a dark slate-blue …
Peregrine falcon - Wikipedia
WEBThe peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), also known simply as the peregrine, [3] and historically as the duck hawk in North America, [4] is a cosmopolitan bird of prey (raptor) in the family Falconidae. A large, crow -sized falcon, it has a blue-grey back, barred white underparts, and a black head. The peregrine is renowned for its speed.
Three Basic Ways to Identify Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, and Other …
WEBThree Basic Ways to Identify Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, and Other Raptors. First, break them down into groups. Then you can start picking out the finer details like size and flight. When viewed at dizzying distances, raptors can be a mystery to both beginner and well-seasoned birders. Photo: Kenn Kaufman.
International Raptor and Falconry Center
WEBWe are a nonprofit organization that serves raptors, whether in the wild or captivity using. We offer educational programs and hands-on experiences for all ages to learn about these apex predators. We honor the culture of falconry by practicing it ethically and mentoring the next generation of falconers.
Peregrine falcon | Speed, Diet, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAug 21, 2024 · 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.
Home | The Peregrine Fund
WEBConserve Raptors. Fifty years on the frontiers of conservation. Saving the Peregrine Falcon taught us to go beyond the brink… into a boundless world where hope thrives and anything is possible.
Peregrine Falcon | The Peregrine Fund
WEBThe Peregrine Falcon is famous for its fast flying. Biologists have clocked it diving at speeds of over 200 mph. That’s about as fast as a race car goes! These falcons have adapted well to life in large cities, where they feed on birds like pigeons and starlings, and nest on the ledges of tall buildings.
Peregrine Falcon Fact Sheet – HawkWatch International
WEBThe Peregrine Falcon is a large, powerful, lightning-fast falcon found in various cliff habitats, marshes, and open areas across North America.
Raptor Spotlight: Palisade the Peregrine Falcon - The Raptor Center
WEBAs with most raptor species, there is much to learn during the first year of life for peregrine falcons. If peregrine falcons surpass the one-year mark in the wild, they can live into their teens. In captivity, peregrine falcons have lived as long as 25 years.
Peregrine Falcon - National Geographic
WEBPeregrine Falcon. These falcons are formidable hunters that prey on other birds (and bats) in mid-flight. Peregrines hunt from above and, after sighting their prey, drop into a steep, swift...