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Halcón peregrino

Falco peregrinus

Least Concern ↑

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

15 years

Length

48 cm

Weight

1.0 kg

Population

140.0K

Trend

↑ Increasing

About

El animal más rápido del planeta, el halcón peregrino alcanza velocidades de picado aéreo superiores a 320 km/h al lanzarse sobre sus presas, aturdiendo o matando aves en vuelo con un golpe de sus patas. Se encuentra en todos los continentes excepto la Antártida, en hábitats diversos que van desde la tundra ártica hasta las selvas tropicales. Casi extinto en Norteamérica y Europa por envenenamiento con DDT en los años 60 y 70, los halcones peregrinos se recuperaron notablemente tras la prohibición de pesticidas y el éxito de los programas de nidificación urbana.

Fun Facts

✨ They have a special bony structure in their nostrils that prevents damage during high-speed dives.
✨ They can see prey from over 1 km away.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

🌋 Marine Coastal/Supratidal 🏗️ Artificial - Terrestrial 🪨 Rocky Areas

Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

Halcón peregrino is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Estimated Population

140.0K

Population Trend

↑ Increasing

Full Taxonomy

Falconiformes (Falconiformes)

Species

Falco peregrinus (Halcón peregrino)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハヤブサ

Chinese 游隼

Spanish Halcón peregrino

French Faucon pélerin

German Wanderfalke

Portuguese Falcão-peregrino

Russian Сапсан

Arabic الشاهين

Thai เหยี่ยวเพเรกริน

Similar Species in Falco

Cernícalo australiano

Falco cenchroides

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Marine Coastal/Supratidal

Habitat

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Artificial - Terrestrial

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Halcón peregrino?

The scientific name of Halcón peregrino is Falco peregrinus. It belongs to the genus Falco.

What is the conservation status of Halcón peregrino?

Halcón peregrino (Falco peregrinus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is increasing.

Where does Halcón peregrino live?

Halcón peregrino is found in Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Luxembourg, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine, United States.

What family does Halcón peregrino belong to?

Halcón peregrino (Falco peregrinus) belongs to the genus Falco, which is part of the taxonomic family Falconidae.

What does Halcón peregrino eat?

Halcón peregrino is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Halcón peregrino live?

Halcón peregrino has an average lifespan of approximately 15 years in the wild.

How many Halcón peregrino are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Halcón peregrino (Falco peregrinus) is approximately 140,000 individuals.

Is Halcón peregrino endangered?

No, Halcón peregrino (Falco peregrinus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.