Peregrine Falcon: The fastest bird, reaching up to 240 mph (386 km/h) during its hunting. This bird is renowned for its hunting skills and speed, and is considered the fastest animal on Earth. Golden ...

The peregrine falcon pair in the nest on top of Pitt's Cathedral of Learning have laid their first egg of the season. The National Aviary says Carla laid an egg around 1:17 p.m. on Sunday.

Several cliff areas in Vermont are closed to protect nesting peregrine falcons. Some closures are in effect until August 1. The peregrine falcon population is recovering after being decimated by ...