The peregrine falcon is reputed to be the world’s fastest bird because it can dive at speeds faster than 150 kilometres per hour. The peregrine falcon population plummeted in the 1980s as a result of pesticide use that weakened falcon egg shells. Peregrine falcons remain a threatened species today. Photo credit: JamieDrakePhotos
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The peregrine falcon is reputed to be the world’s fastest bird because it can dive at speeds faster than 150 kilometres per hour. The peregrine falcon population plummeted in the 1980s as a result of pesticide use that weakened falcon egg shells. Peregrine falcons remain a threatened species today.

Photo credit: JamieDrakePhotos

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