Peregrine Falcon
The peregrine falcon is the fastest bird — and the fastest animal on Earth — capable of reaching speeds exceeding 320 km/h during its characteristic hunting stoop. Found on every continent except Antarctica, it is the world's most widespread raptor and a supreme aerial predator that feeds almost exclusively on medium-sized birds caught in flight. Its dramatic population recovery after the DDT ban is one of conservation's greatest success stories.
Average Length
0.5 m
Average Weight
0.9 kg
Lifespan
15-17 years
Top Speed
389 km/h
Quick Facts
Peregrine falcons are the fastest animals on Earth, diving at over 389 km/h.
They are found on every continent except Antarctica.
Their eyesight is eight times more powerful than a human's.
Habitat & Range
Habitats
Regions
Behavior & Reproduction
Activity Pattern
Diurnal
Social Structure
Monogamous pairs, solitary outside breeding
Gestation Period
29-32 days incubation
Litter Size
3
Predators
Great Horned Owls, Eagles, Humans
