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17 de may. de 2024 · Bird of prey, any bird that pursues other animals for food. Birds of prey are classified in two orders: Falconiformes and Strigiformes. Diurnal birds of prey—hawks, eagles, vultures, and falcons (Falconiformes)—are also called raptors. The nocturnal birds of prey are the owls (Strigiformes).
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Hace 2 días · The peregrine falcon ( Falco peregrinus ), also known simply as the peregrine, [3] and historically as the duck hawk in North America, [4] 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.
Hace 3 días · Peregrine falcon, the most widely distributed species of bird of prey, with breeding populations on every continent except Antarctica and many oceanic islands. Its diving speed during flight is more than 300 km (186 miles) per hour, making it not only the world’s fastest bird but also the world’s fastest animal.
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14 de may. de 2024 · Falcon, any of nearly 60 species of hawks of the family Falconidae (order Falconiformes), diurnal birds of prey characterized by long, pointed wings and swift, powerful flight. The name is applied in a restricted sense, as true falcons, to the genus Falco, which numbers more than 35 species.
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Hace 6 días · Birds of Prey, also known as raptors, are a fascinating and diverse group of birds that have captured the imagination of humans for centuries. From the majestic bald eagle to the agile peregrine falcon, these birds exhibit remarkable hunting skills, aerial prowess, and unique adaptations.
17 de abr. de 2019 · Ranging in size from the Northern pygmy owl (with a 15 inch/38cm wingspan) to the massive California condor (with a 9.5 foot/2.9m wingspan), birds of prey are the hawks, eagles, falcons, ospreys, owls, and vultures of the Grand Canyon.
4 de may. de 2024 · 4 May 2024. Four falcon chicks hatch in Glasgow university tower. Four peregrine falcon chicks have hatched in a tower at the University of Glasgow. Conservation group the Glasgow Peregrine Project...
