Peregrine Falcon

The fastest animal alive, the peregrine falcon can dive at speeds of up to 200 miles per hour. This widespread and well-known bird is found on every continent except Antarctica. There are currently 19 recognized subspecies of this bird, three of which can be found in North America: the tundra peregrine, Peale’s peregrine, and the rare American or continental peregrine.

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