Amazing facts about Falcon birds

Falcons are fast The peregrine falcon is know as the fastest animal in the world. It is beleived that when peregrine falcons are on a hunt, they can attain very high diving speeds of more than 200 mph (320 km/hr).

Falcons one used for hunting As per reports, falcons were used by humans in ancient China, Arabia, and Persia. Today, falconry is a highly regarded as sport that is popular in areas like the United Arab Emirates, where falcons have been designated as the national bird.

World War 2 During the World War 2, Falcons were used to intercept pigeons. During the war, trained pigeons were used to transmit messages and carry out surveillance. In a bid to counter this, the army would use falcons.

Millennium Falcon The SpaceX rocket Falcon 9 was given the name of the Millennium Falcon spacecraft from the Star Wars film. The Millennium Falcon had its name inpired by the Bat Falcon.

Faclcon's Image Since time immemorial, the falcon has been used to symbolise a variety of things and convey a variety of messages. In ancient Egypt, where the falcon was considered scared, it represented deities like the God Horus, the God of justice and order.

One Partner Falcons respect loyalty and stay with the same partner throughout their productive lives. They develop a strong bond with their breeding locations.

Falcons' eyesight Falcons are built with a greater flicker fusion frequency, which allows them to see even at fast speeds. The "Falcon's eye" power for Texas Instruments' FLIR system refers to the Falcon's superior vision.

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