2007-03-21 23:17:32 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
The relationship between Peregrine Falcons and humans goes back thousands of years. Once highly prolific and widespread throughout the world, Peregrine Falcons were commonly used throughout Europe, Asia and the Middle East in the practice of Falconry. Peregrines are naturally docile and easily lent themselves to taming by humans who saw the Falcon's hunting prowess as an asset in hunting for food. The Peregrine’s magnificent speed and power also made it the favorite bird for falconers in the Middle Ages. The female, which is slightly larger and more powerful than the male, was preferred, and only she is given the title of “falcon.” A male Peregrine is referred to as a “tiercel” meaning third. Although falconry has fallen out of favor, there are still those who practice it today..
2007-03-21 23:35:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fastest FLYING bird is the Spine-tailed Swift, an Asian bird that has been recorded as being able to fly at 106 mph.HOWEVER, the Peregrine falcon can DIVE much faster. It's reported diving after their prey at speeds of over 200 miles an hour.
2007-03-21 23:26:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
the fastest velocity of any bird that has been documented is Falco peregrinus, the Peregrine Falcon. This bird can dive at over 200mph, catching its prey in mid flight.
2007-03-22 08:14:43 · answer #3 · answered by Falcon Man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's the swift. The Peregrine falcon doesn't fly at 215 miles an hour as said. They glide down or up and soar in thermal currents, not fly.
2007-03-23 21:37:12 · answer #4 · answered by Shreyan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are various diffrent answers given by biologists after they conduct there researches.as of now Swift is said or assumed to be the fastest bird.Humming Bird is also considered to be a fast flier.
2007-03-21 23:30:25 · answer #5 · answered by SHUSHANT C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Peregrine falcon is considered the fastest. They have been clocked at over 200 miles per hour in a dive.
2007-03-21 23:25:57 · answer #6 · answered by in a handbasket 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Swift. Other birds of prey go faster but thats in a dive not actually flying
2007-03-21 23:22:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
In a traffic jam, the middle fingered bird.
2007-03-22 01:50:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a duck can fly faster than any bird in level flight, over 100 kmh.
2007-03-21 23:59:00 · answer #9 · answered by Richard J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The perigrene falcon, which has been shown to fly at 209 mph in a test.
2007-03-21 23:25:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋