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Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
(L15-19" WS 31-47" Wt
2.0-3.3 lb)
2.0-3.3 lb)
Has one of the longest migrations
of any No.Amer birds... ”
peregrine” means wanderer.
of any No.Amer birds... ”
peregrine” means wanderer.
The title for the highest speed for which any bird
has been reliably clocked goes to the Peregrine
Falcon. In a 45 degree dive during a territorial
display one bird was recorded at 217 MPH!
has been reliably clocked goes to the Peregrine
Falcon. In a 45 degree dive during a territorial
display one bird was recorded at 217 MPH!
(http://weirdfacts.com/animal-facts/3246-bird-facts.html)
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Falco in Latin means falcon,
sickle; peregrinus in Latin
means wanderer.
sickle; peregrinus in Latin
means wanderer.
La Jolla
03Jan2018