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Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Falconiformes ›Family: Falconidae ›Genus: Falco

About

The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), also known as the peregrine, and historically as the duck hawk in North America, is a widespread bird of prey in the family Falconidae. A large, crow-sized falcon, it has a blue-grey back, barred white underparts, and a black head. As is typical of bird-eating raptors, peregrine falcons are sexually dimorphic, with females being considerably larger than males. The peregrine is renowned for its speed, reaching over 320 km/h (200 mph) during its...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Peregrine Falcon?
The scientific name of Peregrine Falcon is Falco peregrinus.
What kingdom does Peregrine Falcon belong to?
Peregrine Falcon belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Peregrine Falcon belong to?
Peregrine Falcon belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Peregrine Falcon belong to?
Peregrine Falcon belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Peregrine Falcon belong to?
Peregrine Falcon belongs to the order Falconiformes.
What family does Peregrine Falcon belong to?
Peregrine Falcon belongs to the family Falconidae.
What genus does Peregrine Falcon belong to?
Peregrine Falcon belongs to the genus Falco.