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Old 11-15-2020, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by alemorkam View Post
Peregrine Falcon. Peregrine falcon, the most widely distributed species of bird of prey, with breeding populations on every continent except Antarctica and many oceanic islands. Its diving speed during flight is more than 300 km (186 miles) per hour, making it not only the world’s fastest bird but also the world’s fastest animal.
It is a Juvenile 1st year Peregrine Falcon, it will get its adult feathers eventually. These will be more grey and white than now. Was this taken in the Villages. I hope so, as the bird population has diminished by 50% or more in the last 10 years. Too much building.