Birds of the World

Falconidae : Falcons

Peregrine

Falco peregrinus

Caithness, Scotland - June 2012

The Peregrine is the fastest bird in the world and during a power dive can reach speeds of 200mph.  It has a cosmopolitan distribution and can be found throughout most of the world.

Adult eating a freshly-killed Cattle Egret - Orange Walk, Belize - March 2014

Adult eating a freshly-killed Cattle Egret - Orange Walk, Belize - March 2014