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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

지구상에서 가장 빠른 동물인 송골매(Falco peregrinus)는 먹이를 향해 급강하할 때 시속 320km를 초과하는 속도로 비행하여 공중에서 발로 새를 기절시키거나 죽입니다. 남극을 제외한 모든 대륙의 북극 툰드라부터 열대 우림까지 다양한 서식지에서 발견됩니다. 1960~70년대 DDT 중독으로 북아메리카와 유럽에서 거의 멸종 위기에 처했으나, 농약 사용 금지와 성공적인 도시 번식 프로그램 덕분에 극적으로 회복했습니다.

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

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.