Peregrine Falcon
Eagles, Kites & Vultures
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Well known for being one of the fastest birds of prey,this falcon is able to reach speeds of over 200mph in a vertical dive known as a ‘stoop’ when chasing their main prey species: other smaller birds.
The Peregrine is one of the most wide-spread birds of prey and is found everywhere in the world except in Arctic tundra.
A Peregrine is fitted with shock absorbers on his/her talons to enable the falcon to hit prey at high speed, often killing prey upon impact!
