{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "Taxon",
  "slug": "peregrine-falcon",
  "name": "Peregrine Falcon",
  "scientificName": "Falco peregrinus",
  "category": "Bird",
  "summary": "The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) is a crow-sized bird of prey found on every continent except Antarctica, making it one of the most widespread birds in the world. It hunts other birds in mid-air and is the fastest animal on the planet, reaching over 380 km/h (240 mph) in a hunting dive. Adults weigh around 0.9 kg and live up to 15 years in the wild. The species is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN.",
  "conservationStatus": "Least Concern",
  "taxonomy": {
    "kingdom": "Animalia",
    "phylum": "Chordata",
    "class": "Aves",
    "order": "Falconiformes",
    "family": "Falconidae",
    "genus": "Falco"
  },
  "stats": {
    "weightKg": 0.9,
    "lengthM": 0.5,
    "topSpeedKmh": 389,
    "lifespanYears": 15
  },
  "facts": [
    {
      "label": "Scientific name",
      "value": "Falco peregrinus"
    },
    {
      "label": "Diet",
      "value": "Carnivore (mainly birds)"
    },
    {
      "label": "Habitat",
      "value": "Cliffs, coasts, open country, and cities"
    },
    {
      "label": "Lifespan",
      "value": "Up to 15 years in the wild"
    },
    {
      "label": "Wingspan",
      "value": "0.9–1.1 m (3–3.6 ft)"
    },
    {
      "label": "Top speed",
      "value": "Over 380 km/h (240 mph) in a dive"
    },
    {
      "label": "Conservation status",
      "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)"
    }
  ],
  "range": {
    "nativeRange": "Found on every continent except Antarctica, from Arctic cliffs to tropical coasts and modern cities.",
    "continents": [
      "North America",
      "South America",
      "Europe",
      "Asia",
      "Africa",
      "Oceania"
    ]
  },
  "sources": [
    {
      "citation": "BirdLife International (2021). Falco peregrinus. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.",
      "url": null
    },
    {
      "citation": "Billerman, S. M. et al. (eds.). Birds of the World. Cornell Lab of Ornithology.",
      "url": null
    },
    {
      "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Falco peregrinus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.",
      "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Falco_peregrinus/"
    }
  ],
  "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16",
  "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/peregrine-falcon/",
  "license": {
    "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0",
    "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/",
    "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/peregrine-falcon/",
    "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page."
  }
}