Why do falcons have stripes under their eyes? The answer is more complex than we thought
Falcons are found worldwide, from the fast and slick hobbies to the large and powerful gyrfalcon of the Arctic tundra. In ...
'World's fastest animal' that travels over 200mph spotted in the region
As one of the fastest animals, the peregrine falcon was snapped in County Durham, North Yorkshire and Teesside in 2024.
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About Peregrine Falcons
It mates for life—about ten years—and is fiercely protective of its young. The peregrine falcon belongs to the genus Falco, which is characterized by long pointed wings. Peregrine falcons are birds of ...
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North East: World's fastest animal Peregrine Falcon spotted
The peregrine is the biggest falcon; it is dark slate-grey above and white below, with black bars across its chest and belly. It has a white throat and cheeks, and a strong, black moustache and mask.
Following urban raptors in the Chennai Metropolitan Area
Project Raptor Watch 2.0 by Madras Naturalists’ Society has spread its wings and achieved elevation. Among the exercises that ...
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Three falcon chicks hatch in cathedral nest
A trio of peregrine falcon chicks have successfully hatched in their nest high in a cathedral rooftop. Two chicks were born on Wednesday - with a third arriving on Thursday - as the birds nested ...