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Peregrine Falcon (juv) - Falco Peregrinus
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Peregrine Falcon - Falco Peregrinus
Juvenile
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This amazing little Falcon 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
lanner falcon
Lannerfalke
[Falco biarmicus]
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Peregrine Falcon - Falco Peregrinus
The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), also known as the peregrine, and historically as the duck hawk in North America, is a widespread 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. As is typical of bird-eating raptors, peregrine falcons are sexually dimorphic, with 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), making it the fastest member of the animal kingdom. According to a National Geographic TV programme, the highest measured speed of a peregrine falcon is 389 km/h (242 mph).
The peregrine's breeding range includes land regions from the Arctic tundra to the tropics. It can be found nearly everywhere on Earth, except extreme polar regions, very high mountains, and most tropical rainforests; the only major ice-free landmass from which it is entirely absent is New Zealand. This makes it the world's most widespread raptor, and one of the most widely found bird species. In fact, the only land-based bird species found over a larger geographic area is not always naturally occurring, but one widely introduced by humans, the rock pigeon, which in turn now supports many peregrine populations as a prey species. The peregrine is a highly successful example of urban wildlife in much of its range, taking advantage of tall buildings as nest sites and an abundance of prey such as pigeons and ducks. Both the English and scientific names of this species mean "wandering falcon," referring to the migratory habits of many northern populations. Experts recognize 17 to 19 subspecies, which vary in appearance and range; disagreement exists over whether the distinctive Barbary falcon is represented by two subspecies of Falco peregrinus, or is a separate species, F. pelegrinoides. The two species' divergence is relatively recent, during the time of the last ice age, therefore the genetic differential between them (and also the difference in their appearance) is relatively tiny. They are only about 0.6–0.8% genetically differentiated.
While its diet consists almost exclusively of medium-sized birds, the peregrine will occasionally hunt small mammals, small reptiles, or even insects. Reaching sexual maturity at one year, it mates for life and nests in a scrape, normally on cliff edges or, in recent times, on tall human-made structures. The peregrine falcon became an endangered species in many areas because of the widespread use of certain pesticides, especially DDT. Since the ban on DDT from the early 1970s, populations have recovered, supported by large-scale protection of nesting places and releases to the wild.
The peregrine falcon is a well respected falconry bird due to its strong hunting ability, high trainability, versatility, and – in recent years – availability via captive breeding. It is effective on most game bird species, from small to large.
Population:
UK breeding:
1,500 pairs
Another gorgeous bird from Canadian Raptor Conservancy photography session, the Aplomado Falcon posing nicely on his perch. They do have lovely colours.
Peregrine Falcon - Falco Peregrinus
A Reduced sequence of shots showing the Peregrine with a Black Headed Gull, which was taken mid stream on the River Ogmore....The peregrine then gamely managed to get the prey to the far bank!
Ogmore
Bird Guides Notable 7-13th Feb 2018
Just after launching from her perch, this Peregrine Falcon powers past me.
From a previous encounter I was able to have her Band ID traced and she is "Tonga", a female hatched in 2003.
The peregrine falcon, also known as the peregrine, and historically as the duck hawk in North America, is a widespread bird of prey in the family Falconidae. A large, crow-sized falcon, it has a blue-grey back, barred white underparts, and a black head.
Peregrine Falcon
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Du glaubst an die Kraft, die dein Schicksal bestimmt.
Du ruhst auf der Strömung des Lebens wie ein Falke im Wind,
weil dich die Zuversicht treibt.
Aus: Elisabeth-Legenden einer Heiligen
You believe in the power that determines your destiny.
You rest on the current of life like a falcon in the wind,
because confidence drives you.
From: Elizabeth Legends of a Saint
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Fastest Animal. Photo taken at the Tree House Wildlife Rescue Center and Hospital.