Peregrine
noun
A type of bird, known as the peregrine falcon, that can fly very fast.
The peregrine is known for its high-speed hunting dives.
Often appears as...
- peregrine falcon
- peregrine dive
adjective
Coming from another country, foreign.
They imported peregrine species to repopulate the forest.
Often appears as...
- peregrine species
- peregrine plant
Usage tips
Formal, Neutral
adjective
Traveling or migrating.
They are a peregrine tribe, moving from place to place.
Often appears as...
- peregrine tribe
- peregrine lifestyle
Usage tips
Formal, Neutral
Literary
noun
A type of bird, known as the peregrine falcon, that can fly very fast.
The peregrine is known for its high-speed hunting dives.
Often appears as...
- peregrine falcon
- peregrine dive
adjective
Coming from another country, foreign.
They imported peregrine species to repopulate the forest.
Often appears as...
- peregrine species
- peregrine plant
Usage tips
Formal, Neutral
adjective
Traveling or migrating.
They are a peregrine tribe, moving from place to place.
Often appears as...
- peregrine tribe
- peregrine lifestyle
Usage tips
Formal, Neutral
Literary
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Speed Symbol
The peregrine falcon represents speed; its name is often used to signify swiftness.
The car's model name 'Peregrine' suggests that it is incredibly fast.
Pro Tip 2/3Precision Predator
Peregrines are known for precision, often used metaphorically to describe accuracy.
She was the peregrine of the debate team, pinpointing arguments flawlessly.
Pro Tip 3/3Natural Power
In literature, peregrines symbolize freedom and power in nature.
His spirit was a peregrine, soaring unrestricted across the open skies.
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Adventures in...
and there's just wildlife absolutely everywhere. It was really, really cool. Now I'm particularly grateful for this project because I discovered what is now my favorite animal. The peregrine falcon. Now, there's a few reasons why peregrines are my favorite animal. Firstly, they're the fastest animal on earth.
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The hidden worlds within...
and artifacts present windows into times and places around the world and across billions of years of history. When a research problem emerges, scientists peer through these windows and test hypotheses about the past. For example, in the 1950s, populations of predatory birds, like peregrine falcons,
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Spotting the World's...
And it means that they can use that sound still and not make any sound to scare their prey. What a wicked thing to find. And I think, well, this has just given me a lot of hope. Because one of the things that I really want to see here is the fastest animal in the world, the peregrine falcon.
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Nature Dates: Jack...
So, that's the world's fastest animal. Really?! Yup. Speeds in excess of 200mph. But how can you not find this interesting? I love it. Much about, then? A little bit, yes. Yeah? We've just seen a peregrine up there.
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Steven Strogatz: How...
when this peregrine hawk is about to attack them, that actually waves of panic can propagate, sending messages over great distances.
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Pigeon vs Peregrine...
So for the element of surprise, the peregrine falcon has to resort to sheer speed. In a dive, it's the fastest bird in the world.
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A Collection Of Autumn...
grey-like goose a long-distance endurance flyer and moses the peregrine falcon one of the fastest birds on earth
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High-Velocity Falcon PIPE...
this is the peregrine falcon one of nature's fold as predators for thousands of years humans have admired its
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High-Velocity Falcon PIPE...
this is the peregrine falcon one of nature's fold as predators for thousands of years humans have admired its
Video examples
Mesmerising Owl Moments...
below the peregrine has much larger wings which it uses to build up speed and chase down its prey
Video examples
Adventures in...
and there's just wildlife absolutely everywhere. It was really, really cool. Now I'm particularly grateful for this project because I discovered what is now my favorite animal. The peregrine falcon. Now, there's a few reasons why peregrines are my favorite animal. Firstly, they're the fastest animal on earth.
Video examples
The hidden worlds within...
and artifacts present windows into times and places around the world and across billions of years of history. When a research problem emerges, scientists peer through these windows and test hypotheses about the past. For example, in the 1950s, populations of predatory birds, like peregrine falcons,
Video examples
Spotting the World's...
And it means that they can use that sound still and not make any sound to scare their prey. What a wicked thing to find. And I think, well, this has just given me a lot of hope. Because one of the things that I really want to see here is the fastest animal in the world, the peregrine falcon.
Video examples
Nature Dates: Jack...
So, that's the world's fastest animal. Really?! Yup. Speeds in excess of 200mph. But how can you not find this interesting? I love it. Much about, then? A little bit, yes. Yeah? We've just seen a peregrine up there.
Video examples
Steven Strogatz: How...
when this peregrine hawk is about to attack them, that actually waves of panic can propagate, sending messages over great distances.
Video examples
Pigeon vs Peregrine...
So for the element of surprise, the peregrine falcon has to resort to sheer speed. In a dive, it's the fastest bird in the world.
Video examples
A Collection Of Autumn...
grey-like goose a long-distance endurance flyer and moses the peregrine falcon one of the fastest birds on earth
Video examples
High-Velocity Falcon PIPE...
this is the peregrine falcon one of nature's fold as predators for thousands of years humans have admired its
Video examples
High-Velocity Falcon PIPE...
this is the peregrine falcon one of nature's fold as predators for thousands of years humans have admired its
Video examples
Mesmerising Owl Moments...
below the peregrine has much larger wings which it uses to build up speed and chase down its prey
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Michael Shellenberger
American Author
Wind energy threatens golden eagles, bald eagles, burrowing owls, red-tailed hawks, Swainson's hawks, American kestrels, white-tailed kites, peregrine falcons, and prairie falcons, among many others.
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Nik Wallenda
American Entertainer
I'm facing Niagara Falls - the wind and the mist and the dark and the peregrine falcons - and I'm going to stay focused on the other side.
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Michael Shellenberger
American Author
Wind energy threatens golden eagles, bald eagles, burrowing owls, red-tailed hawks, Swainson's hawks, American kestrels, white-tailed kites, peregrine falcons, and prairie falcons, among many others.
Quote examples
Nik Wallenda
American Entertainer
I'm facing Niagara Falls - the wind and the mist and the dark and the peregrine falcons - and I'm going to stay focused on the other side.
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