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**Peregrine Falcon
Scientific name: Falco peregrinus
Typical lifespan: 6-15 years in wild (longer in captivity).
Incubation (pregnancy): Egg incubation ~29–33 days.
Diet: Birds and small mammals captured in flight; aerial predator.
Role in nature: Top aerial predator - controls bird populations, indicator of ecosystem health.
Range / countries: Cosmopolitan - every continent except Antarctica; urban-adapted populations common.
Size: Length 34–58 cm depending on subspecies.
Weight: 500–1,500 g (females larger).
Bite force: Small raptor — uses tomial “tooth” on beak to fracture spinal cords; bite force not a principal metric.
Vision / hearing: Exceptional vision (several times human acuity), specialized for detecting small prey at long distances; hearing good but vision primary.
Abilities: Fastest animal in dive (stoop) - recorded speeds exceeding 320 km/h (200 mph). Incredible agility.
Conservation: Recovered in many areas after pesticide bans (e.g., DDT); many urban populations flourishing.
Extra: Nest on high cliffs or tall buildings; intense aerial courtship displays.
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