This footage shows stunning footage of one such bird diving through the sky over London in order to try and catch a pidgeon.

Powerful and fast-flying, the Peregrine Falcon hunts medium-sized birds, dropping down on them from high above in a spectacular stoop. They were virtually eradicated from eastern North America by pesticide poisoning in the middle 20th century.

2024年5月27日 · Peregrine falcons can fly at speeds between 40 and 60 mph (64 to 97 km/h) during normal flight, but can reach over 200 mph (322 km/h) in a hunting dive. Their speed is due to powerful flight muscles, a large keel, pointed wings with stiff feathers, and efficient cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

Powerful and fast-flying, the Peregrine Falcon hunts medium-sized birds, dropping down on them from high above in a spectacular stoop. They were virtually eradicated from eastern North America by pesticide poisoning in the middle 20th century.

2011年6月16日 · How fast can a peregrine falcon fly? One scientist aims to find out by skydiving along with the birds. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribeAbout Nationa...

The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), also known simply as the peregrine, [3] is a cosmopolitan bird of prey (raptor) in the family Falconidae. A large, crow-sized falcon, it has a blue-grey back, barred white underparts, and a black head. The peregrine is renowned for its speed.

2024年12月21日 · The peregrine falcon is best known for its diving speed during flight—which can reach more than 300 km (186 miles) per hour—making it not only the world’s fastest bird but also the world’s fastest animal.

2018年2月24日 · Powerful and fast-flying, the Peregrine Falcon hunts medium-sized birds, dropping down on them from high above in a spectacular stoop. They were virtually eradicated from eastern North America by pesticide poisoning in the middle 20th century.

The Peregrine Falcon is the fastest bird in the world, reaching speeds of over 240 mph (386 km/h) in a dive! 🦅💨 These majestic raptors are elite hunters, k...

Large and powerful, with typical pointed-winged falcon silhouette. Flies with strong shallow wingbeats; when diving on prey, may reach speeds of well over 100 mph. Usually looks quite dark (although Arctic birds are paler), with dark hooded effect.