Peregrine Falcon
Falco Peregrinus
Size: Birds Size: F 45-50 cm, M 35-42 cm
Family: Falconidae (Falcons, 6 species in Australia).
Distribution: Most of Australia except some parts of central Australia.
Status: Moderately Common
Habitat: Most land types, especially cliffs and rocky outcrops, rocky coastal islands.
References: Simpson and Day, Reader's Digest
About the Peregrine Falcon
The Peregrine Falcon is the fastest bird in the world, and has been recorded in dives at 389 kilometres per hour (240 miles per hour).
Photo: Featherdale Wildlife Park, Sydney NSW.
See Also
Australian Mammals
Australian Reptiles
Australian Frogs
Australian Fish
Australian Spiders and Their Faces
Australian Wild Plant Foods
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