Peregrine+Falcons


 * Peregrine Falcons**


 * By: Eeshani and Ope**

Peregrine falcons are also called Duck Hawks. They are called Duck Hawks because occasionally eat ducks. Peregrine falcons are birds of prey. They have blue-gray wings, dark brown backs, a buff colored underside, a white colored face, and a “mustache”. They have a wingspan of 3.5 feet and weigh about 2 lbs. but the females are a little bit larger than the males. They are the fastest flying birds in the world. They can be found on six continents. They eat many types of birds and occasionally eat bats; they usually catch their prey in mid air. Their name, Peregrine means “wanderer”. They have a very long migration. The peregrine falcon is one of the most prized birds. It can travel at 25 to 69 mph. to catch there’re prey. Some can travel up to 200 mph! They are one of the wisest birds. Their nests are found on a ledge of a cliffs or on in a raven's nest. There eggs are reddish – brown with dark - brown blotches.