Peregrine Falcon

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

Geographic Distribution

Quick Facts

Size
34 - 58 cm
Weight
330 - 1000 g
Diet
Carnivorous, eating a variety of medium-sized birds

Habitat

Urban areasNatural habitatsCliffsMountainsCoastal areas

Behavior

  • Solitary animal, only coming together to breed
  • Carnivorous, eating a variety of medium-sized birds
  • Migrates between breeding and wintering grounds
  • Known for its speed, reaching up to 322 km/h (200 mph) during its characteristic hunting dive