Peregrine Falcon

Scientific name: Falco peregrinus
Mongolian name: Эгэл шонхор
Order: Falconiformes
Bird family: Falconidae (Caracaras, falcons)
Conservation status: LC

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Key information

The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), is a highly admired falconry bird, and has been used in falconry for more than 3,000 years, beginning with nomads in central Asia.

It is a widespread bird with a large, crow-sized falcon, it has a blue-grey back, barred white underparts, and a black head. The Peregrine is renowned for its speed, making it the fastest bird in the world.

Length : 35–51 cm

Wingspan: 79–114 cm

Weight : male 410–1060 g, female 595–1600 g

Population : 100,000-499,999 individuals

Habitat: Extremely variable: breeds from hot tropics to cold, wet marine habitat; also arid hot or cold temperature areas.

Diet: Chiefly birds; almost exclusively on medium-sized birds such as pigeons and doves, waterfowl, songbirds, and waders and occasionally mammals

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