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Peregrine Falcon
Posted on Jumat, 10 Februari 2012 by ADMIN
Here it is, birds that are being discussed widely in the Falcon bernamaPeregrine peneliti.Burung this [type of kestrel] the Latin name: Falco Peregrinus. Living in northern America, classified in the 'birds of prey. In normal circumstances when hunting, the birds can reach speeds of 320 km / h. Making it one of the fastest animals on earth. Females size, typically 30% larger than males. Paragrine Falcon has a body length ranging from 34 to 58 cm [13-23 in] with a wingspan of 80-120 cm. Male bird has a weight of 440-750 grams, while females reach 910-1500 g.
This species was first described by Marmaduke Tunstall in 1771 in his book: Ornithologia Britannica. Studies 'flight physics' in theory to this bird, giving the maximum speed of 400 km / h when flying on the 'height' low [low altitude flight] and 625 km / h [390 mph] when flying on the 'height' high [high altitude flight]. In experimental, record ever recorded by this bird, when examined by Ken Franklin in 2005, reaching 389 km / h [242 mph].
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