World Species : Falco peregrinus (Peregrine Falcon)

Falco peregrinus (Peregrine Falcon)

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Uniqueness Scale: Similiar (0)

Unique (100)

Uniqueness & Vulnerability Scale: Similiar & Secure (0)

Unique & Vulnerable (100)

ED Score: 3.93268

EDGE Score: 1.59588

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Adult Weight ^[1]	1.969 lbs (893 g)
Birth Weight ^[3]	38 grams
Female Weight ^[6]	1.825 lbs (828 g)
Male Weight ^[6]	1.25 lbs (567 g)
Weight Dimorphism ^[6]	46 %

Breeding Habitat ^[2]	Generalist
Wintering Geography ^[2]	Widespread
Wintering Habitat ^[2]	Generalist

Diet ^[4]	Carnivore (Invertebrates), Carnivore (Vertebrates)
Diet - Ectothermic ^[4]	10 %
Diet - Endothermic ^[4]	80 %
Diet - Invertibrates ^[4]	10 %
Forages - Aerial ^[4]	20 %
Forages - Canopy ^[4]	20 %
Forages - Mid-High ^[4]	20 %
Forages - Understory ^[4]	20 %
Forages - Ground ^[4]	20 %

Clutch Size ^[7]	3
Clutches / Year ^[3]	1
Fledging ^[5]	39 days
Global Population (2017 est.) ^[2]	140,000
Incubation ^[3]	30 days
Mating Display ^[8]	Acrobatic aerial display
Mating System ^[8]	Monogamy
Maximum Longevity ^[3]	25 years
Raptor Research Conservation Priority ^[9]	167
Snout to Vent Length ^[5]	17 inches (43 cm)
Speed ^[10]	27.067 MPH (12.1 m/s)
Wing Span ^[10]	3.346 feet (1.02 m)

Female Maturity ^[3]	1 year
Male Maturity ^[3]	1 year