But that pales in comparison to the impressive diving speeds of the peregrine falcon, which, according to the National Audubon Society, has been known to reach speeds of 300 kilometers (186 miles ...

Peregrine Falcons have returned to Torrey Pines State Beach in northern San Diego County for their annual nesting season.

Frightful, a six-year-old peregrine falcon ... and engineers devised an elaborate method of clocking falcons in mid-dive. They stripped down a skydiver’s Pro-Track recording altimeter/computer ...

The peregrine is a species of large crow-sized falcon - most recognisable for its yellow talons and beak. It can travel at more than 200 mph (320 km/h), making it the fastest diving bird in the world.