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Falco peregrinus (Peregrine Falcon)

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Infraspecies

EDGE Analysis

Uniqueness Scale: Similiar (0) 
1
 Unique (100)
Uniqueness & Vulnerability Scale: Similiar & Secure (0) 
13
 Unique & Vulnerable (100)
ED Score: 3.93268
EDGE Score: 1.59588

Attributes

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

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