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By Freya Parr\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 02 August 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Peregrine falcons are large, powerful hunters, renowned for their high-speed flying and diving. In fact, they are the fastest animal in the world.<\/p>\n

Find out more about this incredible bird of prey<\/a>, including how fast it can fly, what it eats, where and when to see it, and how big it is, with our guide to peregrine falcons.<\/p>\n

How fast is a peregrine falcon?<\/h2>\n

The top speed of a peregrine falcon is over 200 miles (320km) per hour during a hunting dive.<\/p>\n