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By: JV

Peregrine Falcon. Birds of Prey. By: JV. Description. Peregrine falcons have… Long wings Broad tails Pointed wings Tapering tips It is two feet tall Notched beak Curved orange talons Black and white feathers

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By: JV

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  1. Peregrine Falcon Birds of Prey By: JV

  2. Description • Peregrine falcons have… • Long wings • Broad tails • Pointed wings • Tapering tips • It is two feet tall • Notched beak • Curved orange talons • Black and white feathers • They weigh about one to two pounds

  3. Habitat • A peregrine falcon can be found in all continents except Antarctica • It nests on high cliffs, even buildings! • They also nest near coasts • They are even found in CT!

  4. Species • The peregrine falcons species is a falcon • The scientific name is falco peregrinus • The peregrine falcon species used to be endangered • A peregrine falcon is cold blooded • It is not a mammal

  5. What it eats • A peregrine falcon is a carnivore • It eats… • Birds, such as ducks • Rodents • And snakes

  6. Landform and Climate • You would usually find a peregrine falcon in the forest or a mountain top • It is usually humid and cool in the forest with an average of 60-80 degrees • It also lives in Tundra, Grasslands, Rainforest, and mountains

  7. It is prey to… Humans The chicks are prey of Raccoons and great horned owls It is predator of… Mice, Rats, Pigeons, Duck, And snakes Prey and Predators

  8. Lifespan-Endangered • A peregrine falcon used to be endangered • It was taken off the endangered species list in 1999 • It used to be endangered because of D.D.T. a deadly poison that was used for killing insects

  9. How It Acts • Peregrine falcons are active a lot • They migrate every winter • They mate for life • They soar through the sky looking for prey • They dive really fast, up to 217 mph

  10. Behavioral Adaptations • Dives up to 217 mph to get the prey • They eat other birds so it won’t have to fight for food • They nest on high cliffs so their predator will not see them • They mate for life so they can protect each other

  11. Physiological Adaptations • They can smell prey from 1 mile away and fly to get it quickly • Fat to keep it warm in Australia and in Tundra • They have very good eyesight to see their prey • Fast digestion so they can be light and fly

  12. Physical Adaptations • Pointed wings to dive very fast • Curved talons to grab the rodent, snake or bird • They have a curved beak to kill the other bird • Black and tan feathers for camouflage

  13. Babies • The female lays 3-5 cream colored eggs • The male and female both protect the eggs for 33-35 days • The peregrine falcon mates for life

  14. Fun Facts • Peregrine falcons are the fastest birds in the world • They used to be endangered • A peregrine falcon can see a newspaper from 1 mile away • A peregrine falcon can survive in the Arctic • A peregrine falcon can live in every continent except Antarctica • Peregrine falcons are the smartest birds in the world

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