Peregrine Falcon with blinder cap / falconry (Falco peregrinus)


The Peregrine is renowned for its speed, reaching over 322 km/h (200 mph) during its characteristic hunting stoop (high speed dive), making it the fastest member of the animal kingdom.


Size: 3328px × 4851px
Location: Pinehurst, North Carolina, Moore County
Photo credit: © Ken Howard / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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