Peregrine Falcon

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At a glance

Key facts

Scientific Name
Falco peregrinus
Weight
1 kg
Length
0.45 m
Lifespan
15 years
Habitat
Global, cliffs, skyscrapers
Diet
Carnivore

In context

Peregrine Falcon supplies a compact aerial reference with an average mass of 0.907 kg and body length from 0.36 to 0.58 m. Its wild lifespan averages 13 years and reaches 20 years, adding a clear longevity dimension to the size comparison.

Available specifications

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PHYSICAL SCALE

PHYSICAL SIZE
0.45 × 0.35 m

PHYSICAL

Weight
1 kg
Height
0.35 m
Length
0.45 m

LIFE

Lifespan
15 years
Gestation
33 days

TRAITS

Scientific Name
Falco peregrinus
Diet
Carnivore
Habitat
Global, cliffs, skyscrapers

ABILITIES

Speed (km/h)
389
Bite Force (PSI)
-

Reported species traits

Sex and geographic scope are not separated, and life stage is unspecified. Ranges do not imply an average. These measurements are not matched to the recorded length or height.

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

Reported body length

Reported minimum
0.36 m
Reported maximum
0.58 m
Reported average
Unknown

Originally reported units

Reported minimum
36 cm
Reported maximum
58 cm
Reported average
Unknown

Reported mass

Reported minimum
Unknown
Reported maximum
Unknown
Reported average
0.907 kg

Originally reported units

Reported minimum
Unknown
Reported maximum
Unknown
Reported average
907 g

Reported wingspan

Reported minimum
0.91 m
Reported maximum
1.12 m
Reported average
Unknown

Originally reported units

Reported minimum
91 cm
Reported maximum
112 cm
Reported average
Unknown

Wild lifespan

Reported minimum
Unknown
Reported high value
20 years
Reported typical value
13 years

The typical value is not a statistical average.

Locomotion

Primary medium
aerial
Additional reported media
None reported
Reported behaviors
flies

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