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Falcons

These birds of prey are renowned for their exceptional vision; one species has been found to have a visual acuity of 2.6 times that of a normal human.

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What are accipiters?

Hawks that are considered bird hunters, for the most part. They include the Cooper's, sharp shinned, and goshawks. They have short rounded wings for power on take off and long tails which act as a rudder when pursuing prey in heavy cover.

How are humans helping the peregrine falcon?

We stopped the use of DDT, which was causing thin eggshells, so fewer babies hatched, and started a captive breeding program that allowed the reintroduction of several breeding pairs into the wild. The results have been very good, with peregrines once again occupying many parts of their former range.

What colour is the Maltese Falcon?

The Maltese falcon is a black statue.

What colors are falcons?

Peregrine Falcons are mostly white but have grey on their head and tops of the wings and on top of tail and they have black markings underneath everything.

Dose a falcon have any special facts?

you can't really say every special fact about falcon in such a brief answer but this link might be helpful http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falcon

Is there anything in the habitat of the peregrine falcon that harms the peregrine falcon?

Bald eagles can live very near peregrines. They form a threat to them. Hawks can also be a minimal threat considering the Peregrine can also kill hawks when provoked. Golden Eagles and Great Horned Owls are also dangerous to peregrines.

What is a falcons nest called?

go do your mom then eat a dog and a cat then do your dad

Can the Peregrine Falcon run fast on land?

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I agree but think it is around 300 Kilograms per hour

What characters were in falcons malteser?

Johnny Naples, Tim Diamond, Nick Diamond, gott&himmel, the falcon,

How many falcons in the world?

There are about 12,000 living falcons in the world.

How big is a peregrine falcon?

* Size: 36-49 cm (14-19 in) * Wingspan: 100-110 cm (39-43 in) * Weight: 530-1600 g (18.71-56.48 ounces)

How fast can a peregrin falcon fly?

140mph but some people say that in a dive it can reach speeds of over 200mph!

Do falcons eat mice?

Falcons eat live animals and raw meat.

Falcons eat mice smaller birds and raw meat
Falcons will eat small birds ,and Rodents, When falcons is young they will learn to hunt by going after dragonflies and other large bugs .They will also eat raw meat.

Are peregrine falcons endangered?

The Peregrine falcon was at one time listed among the endangered species in the United States. This bird is no longer listed as endangered but is still monitored.

Are Falcons Prey?

Falcons are prey. They are preyed upon by eagles, owls and a host of other birds of prey.