Thank you for taking our birds of prey quiz. The answers are below.
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Question 1: What is the largest bird of prey?
The Andean Condor has a maximum wingspan of 10ft 10in and can weigh up to 33 pounds.
Question 2: How fast can the Peregrine Falcon (our namesake!) travel when diving towards prey?
The Peregrine Falcon can reach speeds of 200 miles per hour when diving towards prey.
Question 3: How many continents do birds of prey live on?
Birds of prey can be found on six continents - every one except Antarctica.
Question 4: What bird of prey is actually responsible for the “bald eagle scream” often heard in movies and televisions?
The "bald eagle" scream is actually the call of a red-tailed hawk.