Bird
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Size
36–48 cmAbout the size of a large crow
Weight
600 g–1.3 kgAbout the weight of a tin of paint
Lifespan
15 years
Rarity
Uncommon
M vs F
Females (falcons) are noticeably larger than males (tiercels) — up to 50% heavier
Habitat
Coastal cliffs, moorland crags; increasingly nesting on city cathedral towers and tall buildings
Best time
Year-round; nest sites active February–July
Conservation
UK: Green
LC
💡 Did you know?
The Peregrine is the fastest animal on Earth — reaching over 320 km/h in a hunting stoop dive, faster than a Formula 1 car at top speed
To withstand the aerodynamic pressure at extreme dive speeds, Peregrines have a small tubercle inside each nostril that deflects airflow and prevents lung damage
Often confused with
Hobby (smaller
swift-like
rufous thighs)
Merlin (tiny
compact — moorland)
Kestrel (hovers
rusty back)
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