@@shadow_crne1030 Technology surpassed it, obviously if falcons have the strength and power of a fighter jet it would dominate even humans. Fighter jet has surpassed the speed of sound.
I was fortunate enough to have worked at a wastewater treatment plant on the Pacific northwest coast of Washington State, near a wildlife refuge. Our staff would call the wildlife biologists when the birds were in the area and they would drive out to set traps to lure in and catch peregrins and gyrfalcons so they could be banded and examined. They used live pigeons as bait and had a rocket operated net system for catching the raptors.
Falcons are roughly divisible into three or four groups. The first contains the kestrels (probably excepting the American kestrel);[11] usually small and stocky falcons of mainly brown upperside color and sometimes sexually dimorphic; three African species that are generally gray in color stand apart from the typical members of this group. Kestrels feed chiefly on terrestrial vertebrates and invertebrates of appropriate size, such as rodents, reptiles, or insects. The second group contains slightly larger (on average) species, the hobbies and relatives. These birds are characterized by considerable amounts of dark slate-gray in their plumage; their malar areas are nearly always black. They feed mainly on smaller birds. Third are the peregrine falcon and its relatives, variably sized powerful birds that also have a black malar area (except some very light color morphs), and often a black cap, as well. They are very fast birds with a maximum speed of 390 kilometres per hour. Otherwise, they are somewhat intermediate between the other groups, being chiefly medium gray with some lighter or brownish colors on their upper sides. They are, on average, more delicately patterned than the hobbies and, if the hierofalcons are excluded (see below), this group typically contains species with horizontal barring on their undersides. As opposed to the other groups, where tail color varies much in general but little according to evolutionary relatedness,[note 1] However, the fox and greater kestrels can be told apart at first glance by their tail colors, but not by much else; they might be very close relatives and are probably much closer to each other than the lesser and common kestrels. The tails of the large falcons are quite uniformly dark gray with inconspicuous black banding and small, white tips, though this is probably plesiomorphic. These large Falco species feed on mid-sized birds and terrestrial vertebrates. Very similar to these, and sometimes included therein, are the four or so species of hierofalcons (literally, "hawk-falcons"). They represent taxa with, usually, more phaeomelanins, which impart reddish or brown colors, and generally more strongly patterned plumage reminiscent of hawks. Their undersides have a lengthwise pattern of blotches, lines, or arrowhead marks. While these three or four groups, loosely circumscribed, are an informal arrangement, they probably contain several distinct clades in their entirety.
I've done a lot of reading and watching videos of falconers and they are such amazing animals. Although the Peregrine falcon is by far the most famous due to it's incredible stooping speed, and Gyrfalcons and Merlin's are amazing, I've really fallen in love with the American Kestrel. I love how they are fairly unique in that instead of depending on speed and size, they can stop and hover over their prey, waiting for the right moment, and then just drop straight down on their prey, be it a rodent, reptile or insect. I'm doing more research to see if I being a falconer would be something that would fit in my life well enough to not be detrimental to the bird. I absolutely love falconry from what I've studied so far, but no matter how much I love it, the bird must come first. I laughed because one video I was watching described the American Kestrel as a 'murder butterfly' because of how they can stop and hover. I wonder if after hovering and dropping several feet on their prey would still be considered a stoop?
I've read it kills the prey on contact but the falcon is fine. I watch the Great Spirit Bluff Falcon cam and have for a few years. They are absolutely fascinating and extremely tough birds. I believe half of all hatchlings don't make it to their first year, but if they survive it, it's a bit easier.
The falcons in the wild will try to line up their target better than this simulation shows. That way, they just have to grab it - there is far less force involved and more of a reliable snatch.
The falcons use their outstretched talons balled up into fists to literally punch the prey out of the sky. Because their talons are already good shock absorbers for landing this doesn't hurt them as much as it hurts the prey.
I saw one in my city nosedive towards a flock of pigeons . I was so impressed by the height in which it flew and at the speed of his nosedive that I had to research how fast they nosedive. Nothing compares to actually seeing it in action.
Fun fact, During WW2 german Stuka Pilots used to study falcons for their technique in diving at fast speeds since JU87 dive bombers dived at the same speed as a falcon
@@Isaac-ho8gh Sturzkampfgeschwader 1 STG 1 Dive bomber wing set up on the 1st of may 1939, Turkish Envoys came to visit the squadron to see its structure so they can impliment ideas for the turkish airforce, so as a gift the turks gave the squadron a group of trained falcons and ravens, and from then on they became the squadrons mascot and embelem and they studied the birds for the way they turn and move in the air
The still photos of the falcon look like fighter jets. So cool.
they are ones who inspired the jet design
@@orion615 and still have not been matched by technology.
@@shadow_crne1030 Technology surpassed it, obviously if falcons have the strength and power of a fighter jet it would dominate even humans. Fighter jet has surpassed the speed of sound.
@@justanordinaryman860 Jet's are still centuries away from a falcon ....... proportion wise I mean.
I was fortunate enough to have worked at a wastewater treatment plant on the Pacific northwest coast of Washington State, near a wildlife refuge. Our staff would call the wildlife biologists when the birds were in the area and they would drive out to set traps to lure in and catch peregrins and gyrfalcons so they could be banded and examined. They used live pigeons as bait and had a rocket operated net system for catching the raptors.
Wow
Cool!!
Falcons are roughly divisible into three or four groups. The first contains the kestrels (probably excepting the American kestrel);[11] usually small and stocky falcons of mainly brown upperside color and sometimes sexually dimorphic; three African species that are generally gray in color stand apart from the typical members of this group. Kestrels feed chiefly on terrestrial vertebrates and invertebrates of appropriate size, such as rodents, reptiles, or insects.
The second group contains slightly larger (on average) species, the hobbies and relatives. These birds are characterized by considerable amounts of dark slate-gray in their plumage; their malar areas are nearly always black. They feed mainly on smaller birds.
Third are the peregrine falcon and its relatives, variably sized powerful birds that also have a black malar area (except some very light color morphs), and often a black cap, as well. They are very fast birds with a maximum speed of 390 kilometres per hour. Otherwise, they are somewhat intermediate between the other groups, being chiefly medium gray with some lighter or brownish colors on their upper sides. They are, on average, more delicately patterned than the hobbies and, if the hierofalcons are excluded (see below), this group typically contains species with horizontal barring on their undersides. As opposed to the other groups, where tail color varies much in general but little according to evolutionary relatedness,[note 1] However, the fox and greater kestrels can be told apart at first glance by their tail colors, but not by much else; they might be very close relatives and are probably much closer to each other than the lesser and common kestrels. The tails of the large falcons are quite uniformly dark gray with inconspicuous black banding and small, white tips, though this is probably plesiomorphic. These large Falco species feed on mid-sized birds and terrestrial vertebrates.
Very similar to these, and sometimes included therein, are the four or so species of hierofalcons (literally, "hawk-falcons"). They represent taxa with, usually, more phaeomelanins, which impart reddish or brown colors, and generally more strongly patterned plumage reminiscent of hawks. Their undersides have a lengthwise pattern of blotches, lines, or arrowhead marks.
While these three or four groups, loosely circumscribed, are an informal arrangement, they probably contain several distinct clades in their entirety.
I'd guess this post was either copied and pasted from a site, a biologist, or this poster is a falconer.
I've done a lot of reading and watching videos of falconers and they are such amazing animals. Although the Peregrine falcon is by far the most famous due to it's incredible stooping speed, and Gyrfalcons and Merlin's are amazing, I've really fallen in love with the American Kestrel. I love how they are fairly unique in that instead of depending on speed and size, they can stop and hover over their prey, waiting for the right moment, and then just drop straight down on their prey, be it a rodent, reptile or insect. I'm doing more research to see if I being a falconer would be something that would fit in my life well enough to not be detrimental to the bird. I absolutely love falconry from what I've studied so far, but no matter how much I love it, the bird must come first. I laughed because one video I was watching described the American Kestrel as a 'murder butterfly' because of how they can stop and hover. I wonder if after hovering and dropping several feet on their prey would still be considered a stoop?
What about the collision with the prey at this speed?
I've read it kills the prey on contact but the falcon is fine. I watch the Great Spirit Bluff Falcon cam and have for a few years. They are absolutely fascinating and extremely tough birds. I believe half of all hatchlings don't make it to their first year, but if they survive it, it's a bit easier.
pegster6 were did you find great spirit bluf falcon cam
The falcons in the wild will try to line up their target better than this simulation shows. That way, they just have to grab it - there is far less force involved and more of a reliable snatch.
Instant death.
The falcons use their outstretched talons balled up into fists to literally punch the prey out of the sky. Because their talons are already good shock absorbers for landing this doesn't hurt them as much as it hurts the prey.
I think there is one hanging around my house, it dives at our vehicles anytime we leave and will also dive at u if your not whacthing it.
Unfortunately, the falcon does not know that it is the fastest animal on the globe.
He or she don't care XD
You ever asked one? lol
They do that's y dey rely on speed
There are faster birds in level flight.
The peregrine is the super stooper.
@@pacodogtuleeverything it eats is doing level or descending flight to get away
Beautiful birds
Fantastic!!!
Great video and research guys. Great paper from Mills et al
Absolutely fascinating
It was timed at 390 km per hour at stop speed
Beautiful bird.❤
I always believed that the could fly that fast but to see it on camera is shocking!
I saw one in my city nosedive towards a flock of pigeons . I was so impressed by the height in which it flew and at the speed of his nosedive that I had to research how fast they nosedive. Nothing compares to actually seeing it in action.
"Fighting Falcon" :))
I need more
I have seen a peregrine falcon and tried to film it flying but couldn’t because is so freaking fast
Keeping record speed. Verily this is missile.
In my opinion, the fastest animal in the world is the IRS contacting you about the taxes you forgot to pay.
Thank you.
Fun fact, During WW2 german Stuka Pilots used to study falcons for their technique in diving at fast speeds since JU87 dive bombers dived at the same speed as a falcon
Source?
@@Isaac-ho8gh Sturzkampfgeschwader 1 STG 1 Dive bomber wing set up on the 1st of may 1939, Turkish Envoys came to visit the squadron to see its structure so they can impliment ideas for the turkish airforce, so as a gift the turks gave the squadron a group of trained falcons and ravens, and from then on they became the squadrons mascot and embelem and they studied the birds for the way they turn and move in the air
It's so cute. 🐦
This falcon is literally the bird version of the ME-262. Superior speed and dive bomb capabilities, but not so good at dogfighting.
Wow
Imagine diving a quarter that of the speed of sound
So they evolved to be faster to be more manuevable
They have little bones inside their nostrils to dissipate the airflow during the high speed stoops. Otherwise their lungs would explode!
Not faster exactly but to dive faster yes
A wee Art
That so bad ass💪🌹🙌
and the perigrine is the fasted aminal on the planet
Falcon came catch and go today.....
I lost my bird
389...wikipedia. tell me who is measuring a peregrine s dive?!!
I think it was in the 1980s that someone actually did a measurement on them
So to be fast is to be successful that should be a quote of some kind and it should be the quote for my life but sadly nope
They are so cool 🤩
Dive-bombing? Wat?
Dive and poop
220MPH/ 354KPH to be precise.
i watched a video where they sayd the maximum speed was 240 mph,. so it is 386.2 km/h.
they cannot dive at 360km/h the max speed oin a dive is 320km/h please get your facts right
Who thinks this is where kamikazes came from
This bird in Japanese is Hayabusa
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