peregrine falcon

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Peregrine Falcon Stooping (diving) - The Peregrine falcon is renowned for its speed, reaching over 320 km/h (200 mph) during its characteristic hunting stoop (high speed dive), making it the fastest member of the animal kingdom. According to a National Geographic TV program, the highest measured speed of a Peregrine falcon is 389 km/h (242 mph).