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Falcão-peregrino

Falco peregrinus

Least Concern ↑

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

15 years

Length

48 cm

Weight

1.0 kg

Population

140.0K

Trend

↑ Increasing

About

O animal mais veloz do planeta, os falcões-peregrinos atingem velocidades de mergulho aéreas superiores a 320 km/h ao se lançar sobre a presa, atordoando ou matando aves em voo com um golpe das patas. Encontrado em todos os continentes exceto a Antártida, em habitats diversos, desde a tundra ártica até florestas tropicais. Quase extinto na América do Norte e Europa devido ao envenenamento por DDT nas décadas de 1960–70, os peregrinos se recuperaram dramaticamente após a proibição de pesticidas e programas bem-sucedidos de nidificação 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

Falcão-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 (Falcão-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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Falcão-peregrino?

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

What is the conservation status of Falcão-peregrino?

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

Where does Falcão-peregrino live?

Falcão-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 Falcão-peregrino belong to?

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

What does Falcão-peregrino eat?

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

How long does Falcão-peregrino live?

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

How many Falcão-peregrino are left in the wild?

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

Is Falcão-peregrino endangered?

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