Peregrine Falcon

The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) is a worldwide bird of prey of the Falconidae family. It is also known as the peregrine falcon and was previously known as the duck hawk in North America. It has a blue-gray back, barred white underparts, and a black head, and is about the size of a crow. The peregrine falcon is known for its speed, reaching speeds of exceeding 320 km/h (200 mph) during its distinctive hunting stoop (high-speed plunge), making it the world's fastest bird and mammal. The maximum measured speed of a peregrine falcon is 389 km/h. Peregrine falcons are sexually dimorphic, as are most bird-eating raptors, with females being significantly larger than males. This is one of the fastest animals in the world.

The breeding range of the peregrine falcon extends from the Arctic tundra to the tropics. It can be found almost everywhere on Earth, with the exception of severe polar regions, very high mountains, and most tropical rainforests; New Zealand is the only major ice-free landmass where it is completely absent.

Speed: 200mph