African Peregrine falcon by danob
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Description
This is a shot of the fastest animal on the planet reaching speeds of 200mph in a dive.. Not the fastest in level flight when even a pigeon may beat it.. Or other birds of prey.. Very widely spread throughout the world this is an African one a little smaller and darker in colouration..
This species was first described by Marmaduke Tunstall in his 1771 Ornithologia Britannica under its current binomial name. The scientific name Falco peregrinus, means "wandering falcon" in Latin. Indeed, the species' common name refers to its wide-ranging flights in most European languages. The Latin term for falcon, falco, is related to falx, the Latin word meaning sickle, in reference to the silhouette of the falcon's long, pointed wings in flight..
Worth a view full size for the rain spray off wings
Comments (30)
really beautiful!!!
a wonderful bird!!!! FANTASTIC photo!!!!!!!!
Another wonderful photo, as all the previous photos. Congratulations
Something I work on and still not satisfied with is my ability to catch birds in flight. Thanks so much for the standard you have set in this particular genre of wild life photography. A high bench mark to be sure and a definate goal to obtain. This one is no exception another brilliant work Danny!
Fantastic photo , Danny ! I photographed this morning, the peregrine falcon. Here is more clear!
WOW lovely presentation, Fantastic image.
Excellent shot with lovely backside
Wonderful bird and "silent" mood!!!
Beautiful capture of this bird Danny great info also.. wonderful!!
The detail in his feathers is Outstanding! Full screen is a must!
Never seen this type of falcon before Danny, and this is a superb capture of her.
I have seen them but not very often.. they are magnificent creatures.. just like your photo is.
A gorgeous shot of this falcon, Danny. CC
Wonderful capture. the bird is very sharp and the colourful backgroung is very nice.
Great dof and picture!!!!
Excellent capture, bravo!!
Gonna have to come with you to one of these falconaries some time! Great capture mate!
excellent
outstanding capture.
Splendid composition and colors my friend
Fantastic capture, Dan
WOW She Beautiful!
A superb ibn flicht capture my friend. Something I did not master yet.
Excellent timing.... Aloha
A wonderful capture, dear Danny. Hugs for all day. DiDi. xx
Splendid and fantastic photography my friend.....!!!!
Excellent!
Super shot of this beautiful bird
Great pose... superb work.. I know perfectly how fast the fly.. Hugs my friend
Wonderful image.