Слайд 2Peregrine falcon is a predatory bird, lives everywhere except Antarctica.
In length it reaches
40-50 cm, and weighs 0.6-1.3 kg, females in peregrine are larger than males.
The body is streamlined. Chest with well developed musculature.
Слайд 3Peregrine falcon is the fastest bird. Has the highest speed among all living
animals on the planet
In a horizontal flight the peregrine falcon develops a speed of no more than 100-110 km / h. In the fall his body cuts the air at a speed of 240-300 km / h! This is the highest speed, which is fixed among all living beings.
Слайд 4In a horizontal flight the peregrine falcon develops a speed of no more
than 100-110 km / h. In the fall his body cuts the air at a speed of 240-300 km / h! This is the highest speed, which is fixed among all living beings.
Слайд 5The favorite prey of Peregrine Falcons - birds of medium size: pigeons, gulls,
sandpipers.
The main weapon of peregrine is large legs with strong clawed fingers.
Слайд 6Peregrine falcons live alone, in the nesting period they are kept in pairs
Peregrine Falcons are monogamous birds, their pairs are preserved for life
Слайд 7Sapsans are well tamed and have long served as kings and sultans for
spectacular hunting