PHFlying with the world’s fastest bird
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The peregrine falcon is the fastest bird – and in fact the fastest animal on Earth – when in its hunting dive. Amazing BBC video here.
So far, no bird known can match the flying speed of a peregrine falcon in its hunting dive. The peregrine falcon is the fastest bird – and in fact the fastest animal on Earth – when in a dive. As it executes this dive, the peregrine falcon soars to a great height, then dives steeply at speeds of over 200 miles (320 km) per hour. The video above gives you an idea of how fast this is, as seen from the falcon’s point of view.
The peregrine falcon’s diving speed is amazing. But this bird doesn’t make the top 10 when traveling in level flight. Studies have clocked an Indian bird, the spine-tailed swift, at over 100 miles (160 km) per hour. To see more of the world’s fastest birds while traveling at level flight, see You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
How did the peregrine falcon earn its name?
Peregrine in Latin is "Peregrinus," which means traveler. Peregrine falcons are well known for their long fall and spring migratory flights to and from their nesting and wintering habitats. ... The sport of falconry involves training falcons to hunt game, and people who practice the sport are called falconers.
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. You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.
Scientific name:Falco peregrinus
Speed:390 km/h (Maximum, ãdül†)
Did you know:The peregrine falcon lives mostly along mountain ranges, river valleys, coastlines, and increasingly in cities.
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The peregrine falcon is the fastest bird – and in fact the fastest animal on Earth – when in its hunting dive. Amazing BBC video here.
So far, no bird known can match the flying speed of a peregrine falcon in its hunting dive. The peregrine falcon is the fastest bird – and in fact the fastest animal on Earth – when in a dive. As it executes this dive, the peregrine falcon soars to a great height, then dives steeply at speeds of over 200 miles (320 km) per hour. The video above gives you an idea of how fast this is, as seen from the falcon’s point of view.
The peregrine falcon’s diving speed is amazing. But this bird doesn’t make the top 10 when traveling in level flight. Studies have clocked an Indian bird, the spine-tailed swift, at over 100 miles (160 km) per hour. To see more of the world’s fastest birds while traveling at level flight, see You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
How did the peregrine falcon earn its name?
Peregrine in Latin is "Peregrinus," which means traveler. Peregrine falcons are well known for their long fall and spring migratory flights to and from their nesting and wintering habitats. ... The sport of falconry involves training falcons to hunt game, and people who practice the sport are called falconers.
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. You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.
Scientific name:Falco peregrinus
Speed:390 km/h (Maximum, ãdül†)
Did you know:The peregrine falcon lives mostly along mountain ranges, river valleys, coastlines, and increasingly in cities.