1. Raptors

Peregrine Falcon

The Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), also known as the Peregrine, is a widespread 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 and "moustache". As is typical of bird-eating raptors, Peregrine Falcons are sexually dimorphic, females being considerably larger than males. The Peregrine is renowned for its speed, reaching over 322 km/h (200 mph) during its characteristic hunting stoop (high speed dive), making it the fastest member of the animal kingdom. According to a National Geographic TV programme, the highest measured speed of a Peregrine Falcon is 389 km/h (242 mph).
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  • Peregrine Falcon (male)

    Peregrine Falcon (male)

    Wildlife image taken in North of Spain

  • Peregrine Falcon (female)

    Peregrine Falcon (female)

    Wildlife image taken in North of Spain

  • Peregrine Falcon (female)

    Peregrine Falcon (female)

    Wildlife image taken in North of Spain

  • Peregrine Falcon (male)

    Peregrine Falcon (male)

    Wildlife image taken in North of Spain

  • Peregrine Falcon (male)

    Peregrine Falcon (male)

    Wildlife image taken in North of Spain

  • Peregrine Falcon (female)

    Peregrine Falcon (female)

    Peregrine Falcon (female)

  • Peregrine Falcon (female)

    Peregrine Falcon (female)

    Peregrine Falcon (female)

  • Peregrine Falcon (female)

    Peregrine Falcon (female)

    Peregrine Falcon (female)

  • Peregrine Falcon (female)

    Peregrine Falcon (female)

    Peregrine Falcon (female)

  • Peregrine Falcon (female)

    Peregrine Falcon (female)

    Peregrine Falcon (female)

  • Peregrine Falcon (male)

    Peregrine Falcon (male)

    Peregrine Falcon (male)

  • Peregrine Falcon (male)

    Peregrine Falcon (male)

  • Peregrine Falcon (male)

    Peregrine Falcon (male)

    Peregrine Falcon (male)

  • Peregrine Falcon (male)

    Peregrine Falcon (male)

    Wildlife image taken in North of Spain

  • Peregrine Falcon

    Peregrine Falcon

    Peregrine Falcon

  • Peregrine Falcon

    Peregrine Falcon

    Peregrine Falcon

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