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Birds of Prey

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

• common
• 48 km/h
• Starter
• Least Concern

The fastest animal alive. Messages arrive before you finish sending them.

Population

roughly 140,000–340,000 mature individuals, increasing

Habitat

open country near cliffs, and increasingly urban bridges and skyscrapers

Fun fact

The fastest animal on Earth, exceeding 320 km/h (200 mph) during its hunting stoop.

Range

nearly cosmopolitan — breeds on every continent except Antarctica

Diet

mainly medium-sized birds caught in mid-air

Size

0.42 m

Wingspan

1 m

Lifespan

15 years