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Peregrine Falcon
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Falco peregrinus
The fastest animal on Earth! It dives at over 320 km/h to catch other birds in the air. Sometimes nests on cliffs and city buildings.
Size
Medium · 45 cm
Latin name
Falco peregrinus
Status
Native to Ireland
Where to spot
- Sea cliffs
- Mountain crags
- City centres (some pairs nest on tall buildings)