PEREGRINE FALCONS

are among the world's most common birds of prey and live on all continents except Antarctica. They prefer wide-open spaces, and thrive near coasts where shorebirds are common, but they can be found everywhere from tundra to deserts.

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Scientific name: 

Falco peregrinus

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Speed: 

240 mph (Maximum, Adult)

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Conservation status: 

Least Concern

(Population stable) 

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Wingspan: 

2.4 – 3.9 ft. (Adult)

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Length: 

13 – 23 in. (Adult)