Peregrine falcon

The Peregrine falcon is the fastest bird, in fact the fastest animal on Earth – when in a dive. As it executes its dive, the Peregrine falcon soars to a great height, then dives steeply at speeds of over 200 miles per hour. Tom Kaestner Photography

Peregrine falcon

Peregrine falcon

"Peregrine falcons are the fastest animals on Earth, capable of diving at up to 242 miles (390 km) per hour as they swoop after their prey, and they possess several adaptations that help them cope with the aerodynamic stress they experience while traveling at such extreme speeds: their stiffened feathers...

Peregrine - cchinatree

peregrine falcon

♡♥A Peregrine Falcon caught a live Pigeon and flies away with his prey to go find a spot to kill and eat - click on pic to see a full screen pic in a better looking black background♥♡

Peregrine Falcon#best_nature pic

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Falco peregrinus, Peregrine Falcon. A cosmopolitan raptor renowned for its speed, reaching over 320 km/h during its characteristic hunting stoop, making it the fastest bird in the world, as well as the fastest member of the animal kingdom. Becoming increasingly common, especially in cities, where they can nest on tall buildings and feed on pigeons. It can be seen in a wide range of habitats; often encountered in areas with steep cliffs, and around coastal mudflats and open areas with…

This beautiful bird has been named Asbo - very 21st century!

Peregrine Falcon

White-tailed Hawk (Buteo albicaudatus) found from South Texas south to Argentina