Peregrine Falcon

Canon EOS 20D 1/1000s f/5.6 ISO400

Peregrines are amazing birds. The fastest creature on earth, capable of speeds up to 240 miles per hour in a dive. They have little cones in their nostrels (much like the ones used in jet engines) to improve the air flow as they dive.

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Keywords:	Wildlife, Birds, Captive, Bird of Prey

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