The peregrine falcon is the fastest animal on Earth, diving at over 300 km/h, hunting with precision, and thriving in cities ...

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Three peregrine falcons sit in a nest box Muscatine Power and Water along the Mississippi River. This box has seen 23 baby falcons fledged. From 1959-1989 there were no peregrine falcons found in the ...

We simulated a race between the fastest fliers to find out. Welcome to the bird Olympics, where we try to figure out the avian world’s fastest fliers. If you think you already know the answer — ...

It is a large, powerful raptor with a broad wingspan (over 7 feet) and distinctive golden feathers on its nape.

There is a lot to consider when judging the speeds of the world’s fastest birds. Speed can be measured in level flight and diving flight – which is much faster but can only be sustained for a few ...