Peregrine Falcon

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Peregrine falcons (Falco peregrinus), the world's fastest birds, reach speeds of up to 200 miles per hour as they dive for prey. Although use of the pesticide DDT during the mid-twentieth century drove the species to extinction in the eastern United States, peregrine falcons have recovered and often choose to nest in large urban areas like Atlanta.

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Peregrine Falcon

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