Appearance: Slim birds with a small head and long, thin, pointed wings. Similar in size to crows.
Food: Peregrines can reach speeds close to 320 km-h in a downward dive. They use their speed and
agility to catch birds in mid-air. Their prey range in size from sparrows to large waterfowl such
as ducks.
Breeding: They nest on ledges on steep cliff faces or high office towers. A male will fly complex
courtship flights for his mate. In mid-May females usually lay four eggs. Both adults help incubate
the eggs which hatch in mid-June. The young birds begin to fly 35-45 days later. Due to their
inexperience flying and hunting, over 60 per cent will die before the next spring.
Lifespan: Up to 13 years.
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