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Duck Hawk

Falco peregrinus

Least Concern ↑

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

15 years

Length

48 cm

Weight

1.0 kg

Population

140.0K

Trend

↑ Increasing

About

The fastest animal on the planet, peregrine falcons achieve aerial dive speeds exceeding 320 km/h when stooping on prey, stunning or killing birds in flight with a blow from their feet. Found on every continent except Antarctica in diverse habitats from Arctic tundra to tropical rainforest. Nearly extinct in North America and Europe from DDT poisoning in the 1960s–70s, peregrines recovered dramatically following pesticide bans and successful urban nesting programs.

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

Duck Hawk 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 (Duck Hawk)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Duck Hawk?

The scientific name of Duck Hawk is Falco peregrinus. It belongs to the genus Falco.

What is the conservation status of Duck Hawk?

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

Where does Duck Hawk live?

Duck Hawk 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 Duck Hawk belong to?

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

What does Duck Hawk eat?

Duck Hawk is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Duck Hawk live?

Duck Hawk has an average lifespan of approximately 15 years in the wild.

How many Duck Hawk are left in the wild?

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

Is Duck Hawk endangered?

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