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ハヤブサ (Duck Hawk)

Falco peregrinus

Least Concern
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
15 years
Length
48 cm
Weight
1.0 kg
Population
140.0K
Trend
↑ Increasing

About

地球上で最速の動物であるハヤブサ(Falco peregrinus)は、獲物に向かって急降下する際に時速320kmを超える速度を達成し、飛行中の鳥を足で打撃して気絶させるか仕留めます。南極を除くすべての大陸で、北極ツンドラから熱帯雨林まで多様な生息地に分布しています。1960〜70年代のDDT中毒により北アメリカとヨーロッパでほぼ絶滅の危機に瀕しましたが、農薬禁止と都市での巣作り支援プログラムの成功により劇的に回復しました。

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.

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

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore
ハヤブサ is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore
Animal matter 100%

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern
Estimated Population
140.0K
Population Trend
Increasing

Full Taxonomy

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 ハヤブサ?
The scientific name of ハヤブサ is Falco peregrinus. It belongs to the genus Falco.
What is the conservation status of ハヤブサ?
ハヤブサ (Falco peregrinus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is increasing.
Where does ハヤブサ live?
ハヤブサ 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 ハヤブサ belong to?
ハヤブサ (Falco peregrinus) belongs to the genus Falco, which is part of the taxonomic family Falconidae.
What does ハヤブサ eat?
ハヤブサ is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.
How long does ハヤブサ live?
ハヤブサ has an average lifespan of approximately 15 years in the wild.
How many ハヤブサ are left in the wild?
The estimated wild population of ハヤブサ (Falco peregrinus) is approximately 140,000 individuals.
Is ハヤブサ endangered?
No, ハヤブサ (Falco peregrinus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

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