Peregrine falcons are one of the fastest animals in the world, reaching speeds up to 200 mph during a dive. They have been recorded at diving through the air at more than 100 meters per second.
These astonishing winged creatures can reach 25-30 feet in height and they weigh about 2 pounds on average.
Peregrines live all over the world but their populations are declining because of habitat destruction and pesticides like DDT which disrupts reproduction rates.
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Fact 1
A peregrine falcon can dive up to 200 miles (323 kilometers) an hour to capture prey in flight.
Fact 2
When not breeding they are primarily solitary.
Fact 3
This bird is the fastest of all the animals under the animal kingdom.