Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus)

Description: 15-20 inches; upperparts blue-dark grey; dark mask; underparts heavily barred; yellow legs; long narrow tail; long pointed wings; wingspan of 29-47 inches. Females: up to 30% larger than males. Juveniles: upperparts brown; underparts yellowish with brownish streaks. Habitat: were ever its prey can be found – cities; coastlines; wetlands etc. Statue: Migrant; Wintering Resident

Comment: Peregrine Falcons are the fastest birds on Earth, and have been clocked at speeds, while diving, of over 200mph.