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The Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), also known simply as the Peregrine, and historically as the "Duck Hawk" in North America, is a cosmopolitan bird of prey in the family Falconidae. It is a large, crow-sized falcon, with a blue-gray back, barred white underparts, and a black head and "moustache". It can reach speeds over 322 km/h (200 mph). The Peregrine Falcon has a body length of 34–50 cm (13–20 in) and a wingspan of around 80–120 cm (31–47 in). The male and female have similar markings and plumage, but as in many birds of prey the Peregrine Falcon displays marked reverse sexual dimorphism in size, with the female measuring up to 30 percent larger than the male. Males weigh 440–750 g, and the noticeably larger females weigh 910–1500 g; for variation in weight between subspecies.

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Originally posted by Eck
A did you know moment...

The Suzuki Hayabusa translated into English is the Peregrine Falcon. Because it can do 200mph, and not very coincidentally, the Falcon hunts birds such as the Blackbird (which was the fastest bike at the time).

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Originally posted by ed
I think there was a story about these birds on the West Mids news the other week, or there could have been another nest somewhere else. Either way, there was a webcam setup to watch them

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Originally posted by Fad
Amazing birds, still not as good as that bird posted a few weeks back that can imitate anything like car alarms and cameras etc

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Originally posted by 5dr corsa-3dr_polo

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The Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), also known simply as the Peregrine, and historically as the "Duck Hawk" in North America, is a cosmopolitan bird of prey in the family Falconidae. It is a large, crow-sized falcon, with a blue-gray back, barred white underparts, and a black head and "moustache". It can reach speeds over 322 km/h (200 mph). The Peregrine Falcon has a body length of 34–50 cm (13–20 in) and a wingspan of around 80–120 cm (31–47 in). The male and female have similar markings and plumage, but as in many birds of prey the Peregrine Falcon displays marked reverse sexual dimorphism in size, with the female measuring up to 30 percent larger than the male. Males weigh 440–750 g, and the noticeably larger females weigh 910–1500 g; for variation in weight between subspecies.

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For all those that can't be ars*d to read that, At the back of our office (At The Derby Cathedral) there is a nest of Falcons that come every year and has 4-6 chicks each time. These are protected by the RSPB as they are endangered. To keep your eye on these birsds follow the link http://195.224.106.202/peregrine/webcam.htm

[Edited on 13-05-2009 by 5dr corsa-3dr_polo]

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Originally posted by 5dr corsa-3dr_polo
harrisp- could you try and get some action shots next time?

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Originally posted by Rob_Corsa
i often cycle down near pektron so will keep a look out for them.

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