Peregrine Falcon

The peregrine falcon, also known as the peregrine, and historically as the duck hawk in North America, is a cosmopolitan bird of prey in the family Falconidae. A large, crow-sized falcon, it has a blue-grey back, barred white underparts, and a black head. Currently Fastest Animal IN THE WORLD!

Speed: 240 mph (Maximum, Diving)

Wingspan: 2.4 – 3.9 ft. (Adult)

Clutch size: 3 – 4

Length: 13 – 23 in. (Adult)

Conservation status: Least Concern (Population stable)

Mass: 1.5 – 3.3 lbs (Female, Adult), 0.73 – 2.2 lbs (Male, Adult)

Scientific name: Falco peregrinus