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Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Least Concern bird
Measurements
Shoulder Height
38 cm
1'3"
Body Length
50 cm
1'8"
Weight
1.0 kg
2 lbs
Wingspan
1.1 m
3'7"
About Peregrine Falcon
The peregrine falcon is the fastest animal on Earth. During a hunting dive (stoop), it can reach speeds of over 389 km/h. Found on every continent except Antarctica.
Classification
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Falconiformes
- Family
- Falconidae
- Genus
- Falco
Ecology
- Diet
- carnivore
- Habitat
- mountain, grassland, forest
- Continent
- Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Oceania
Fun Fact
Peregrine falcons can reach speeds of 389 km/h (242 mph) during a dive, making them the fastest animal ever recorded.
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