Adaptations
Are Peregrine falcons the fastest animal in the world?
Yes, they are.
The thing the Peregrine Falcon is most famous for
Its incredible speed
Do Peregrine falcons eat other birds?
Yes, they do. Their diet includes small birds like pigeons and waterfowl.
Is a Peregrine falcon a relatively small bird or a big bird?
A small bird
Are peregrine falcon wings pointed or smooth?
Pointed
Are peregrine falcon's wings bigger than eagles' wings?
No, eagles' wings are typically larger.
Is the Peregrine falcon a carnivore, an herbivore, or an omnivore?
A carnivore
What color is a Peregrine Falcon beak?
Yellow
Did the Peregrine Falcon inspire the engineering of the Lamborghini Aventador or the B-2 Stealth Bomber?
The B-2 Stealth Bomber
A Peregrine falcon's heart beats how many times per minute?
A. 100-150 B. 600-900
C. 1500-2000
600-900 bpm
True or false: A Peregrine falcon's eyesight is about 8 times better than a human's.
True
Do eagles like to eat Peregrine falcons?
Yes, they do
How long do Peregrine Falcons usually live for?
16-20 years in the wild
What is the Peregrine falcon's scientific name?
falco peregrinus
Do Peregrine falcons attack their enemies?
Yes, they sometimes do when scared or threatened.
Do the males or the females hunt for food?
They both do it, but the male does most of it, as the female has to care for their young.
How much does a peregrine Falcon typically weigh?
About 1-3.3 pounds
Which is a Peregrine Falcon nickname: duck hawk, bullet hawk, ledge hawk, or all of the above?
All of the above
The name of the thing that protects the Peregrine falcon's eyes when it's diving
A nictitating membrane
What part of their body do they use to kill their enemies
Their talons, which they form into a fist and deliver a high-speed punch.
What is the wingspan of a Peregrine falcon's wings?
About 39.4 - 43.3 inches
What is a group of falcons called?
A cast