The Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) is a bird of prey and the fastest bird in the world and in the animal kingdom. They are found nearly everywhere on earth with the exception of extreme polar regions, high mountain ranges, and most tropical rainforests. They have a blue-gray plumage with barred white underparts. The head is black with a pale neck and white throat. They almost exclusively hunt medium-sized birds, but they may occasionally eat small mammals, small reptiles, or even insects. Due to their strong hunting skills, high trainability, versatility, and availability, the Peregrine Falcon is a well-respected falconry bird.
The Peregrine Falcon has a wingspan in the range of 29.1”-47.2” (74-120 cm) and total weight of .73-3.3 lb (.33-1.5 kg). The body of the Peregrine Falcon has an overall length between 14.2”-22.8” (36-58 cm), body width of 3.9”-6.3” (10-16 cm), and standing height of roughly 8.1”-13” (20.5-33 cm). The typical lifespan of the Peregrine Falcon is between 15-25 years.
The Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) is a bird of prey and the fastest bird in the world and in the animal kingdom. They are found nearly everywhere on earth with the exception of extreme polar regions, high mountain ranges, and most tropical rainforests. They have a blue-gray plumage with barred white underparts. The head is black with a pale neck and white throat. They almost exclusively hunt medium-sized birds, but they may occasionally eat small mammals, small reptiles, or even insects. Due to their strong hunting skills, high trainability, versatility, and availability, the Peregrine Falcon is a well-respected falconry bird.
The Peregrine Falcon has a wingspan in the range of 29.1”-47.2” (74-120 cm) and total weight of .73-3.3 lb (.33-1.5 kg). The body of the Peregrine Falcon has an overall length between 14.2”-22.8” (36-58 cm), body width of 3.9”-6.3” (10-16 cm), and standing height of roughly 8.1”-13” (20.5-33 cm). The typical lifespan of the Peregrine Falcon is between 15-25 years.
