Peregrine Falcon

sivi soko · Falco peregrinus

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The fastest animal alive, hunting the cliffs of Bosnia's canyons and even some city buildings — a scimitar-winged falcon that kills pigeons and doves in mid-air.

Identification & best seen

Stocky, slate-grey back, barred underside, dark 'moustache'; powerful, fast wingbeats.

Habitat & where to see

Canyon and gorge cliffs (Vrbas, Neretva), sometimes towns.

Fun fact

In its hunting stoop it exceeds 300 km/h — the fastest a living creature moves.