Peregrine Falcon

Peregrine Falcon

Size: 17 – 20 inches

This bird is one of the fastest animals in the world, reaching speeds over 100 miles per hour in a dive. This falcon feeds on birds like ducks and shorebirds. In the Bay Area peregrines are sometimes found nesting on tall rocky cliffs, buildings, and bridges.

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