Scientific name: Falco
peregrinus
It is a bird of prey with
short tail, wings wide at their basis and narrow at the top, with a robust
silhouette compared to other falcons. In normal flight, it has an average speed
with frequent wing beats, but when it follows its prey it quickly speeds up and
proves its extraordinary agility. It is one of the quickest birds in the world,
reaching 300 km/h in free dive. It hunts medium-sized birds, small mammals,
reptiles and insects. This species has made a strong comeback after it reached
to point of extinction 40 – 50 years ago.
Where
can be found:
Munții Gutâi (SiteCode
ROSPA0134)
Munții Trascăului (SiteCode
ROSPA0087)