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What Do Peregrine Falcons Eat? – Peregrine Falcon Diet

November 20, 2017
Peregrine falcon eating habits revolve mostly around birds but it may also occasionally prey on fish and other small mammals. Therefore, peregrine falcon diet consists almost exclusively of medium-sized birds like small passerines, comprising 77 to 99 percent. However, at times, they may also prey on mammals, fish, insects and…

How Fast Does A Peregrine Falcon Fly?

November 10, 2017
Peregrine falcon is a very powerful and fast-flier. It is by far one of the fastest birds in the world. The falcon can cruise at an average speed of 24 to 34 miles per hour. This speed shoots up to 69 miles per hour during pursuit. However, when the falcon…

How Do Peregrine Falcons Catch Their Prey?

November 9, 2017
Peregrine falcons are fearsome predators. They have this amazing ability to catch their prey in mid-flight thanks to the magnificent, swift dive known as stoop. As the bird spots its prey, it tends to drop down from high above the tree where it usually perches and pursue the prey with…

Where Do Bald Eagles Nest?

November 6, 2017
Generally, these birds of prey nest atop a huge tree high above the canopy but if such trees are scarce, they may build nests on ground or on cliff ridges in prairies. The nest is formed close to the trunk and underneath the crown of a tree. The nest is…

Do Bald Eagles Migrate? – Bald Eagle Migration Details

November 6, 2017
The migratory pattern of bald eagles is complex. The southern bald eagles are not migratory at all, staying at the same region year-round while it is only the northern species that migrate. The adult bald eagles undertake migrations depending upon the availability of food while the immature bald eagles are…

What Eats Bald Eagles? Bald Eagle Predators

November 5, 2017
The bald eagle is a large North American bird. Therefore, it has very few natural predators. However, the eggs and fledglings of these eagles are often predated by a number of animals and birds. Some of the predators that prey on the nestlings and eggs of bald eagles are raccoons,…
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