Peregrine Falcon

Habitat

Nests near water on high cliff ledges on every continent except Antarctica.

Feeding

Dives on avian prey from high speed stoops of up to 180mph. After striking its prey, it either retrieves the bird in midair or recovers it on the ground, then brings it to a perch and plucks the feathers before eating.

Special notes

Previously listed as endangered but de-listed in 1999 after intense recovery effort in U.S. Nests on ledges of high cliffs on every continent except Antarctica. Dives on avian prey from high speed stoops of up to 180mph.