Description
Peregrine falcons are famous for their speed–in excess of 200 miles per hour–and their ability to capture prey in mid-flight. That same speed and a preference for inaccessible roosting locations means they are effectively unseen in the wild. They were not elusive enough, however, to avoid near-extinction.The Peregrine Falcon is a quick flier, averaging 40-55 km/h (25-34 mph) in voyaging flight, and arriving at speeds up to 112 km/h (69 mph) in direct pursuit for prey. During its fantastic chasing stoop from statures of more than 1 km (0.62 mi), the peregrine may arrive at paces of 320 km/h (200 mph) as it drops toward its prey.
