List of birds of Japan - Wikipedia
WEBThis is a list of the bird species recorded in Japan. The avifauna of Japan include a total of 728 species, of which 19 are endemic, and 30 have been introduced by humans.
Falcon - Wikipedia
WEBFalcons (/ ˈ f ɒ l k ən, ˈ f ɔː l-, ˈ f æ l-/) are birds of prey in the genus Falco, which includes about 40 species. Some small species of falcons with long, narrow wings are called hobbies, [7] and some that hover while hunting are called kestrels.
Peregrine falcon - Wikipedia
WEBThe peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), also known simply as the peregrine, [3] and historically as the duck hawk in North America, [4] is a cosmopolitan bird of prey (raptor) in the family Falconidae. A large, crow -sized falcon, it has a blue-grey back, barred white underparts, and a black head. The peregrine is renowned for its speed.
Peregrine falcon | Speed, Diet, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAug 21, 2024 · The peregrine falcon is best known for its diving speed during flight —which can reach more than 300 km (186 miles) per hour—making it not only the world’s fastest bird but also the world’s fastest animal.
Peregrine falcon - The Japan Times
WEB* Japanese name: Hayabusa * Scientific name: Falco peregrinus * Description: Powerful and majestic birds, peregrine falcons are as large as a crow, some 50-cm long with a 1-meter wingspan....
Falconry in Japanese Culture: A Timeless Tradition
WEBJul 31, 2024 · Falcons, hawks, and other raptors are meticulously trained to hunt in the traditional Japanese manner. Unlike in other cultures, Japanese falconry emphasizes not just the hunt but also the harmony between the falconer and the bird, akin to the way samurais practiced with their swords.
Falconidae of Japan - 日本のハヤブサ科 - Sibagu
WEBThe Japanese word for the falcons is ハヤブサ hayabusa, written with the Chinese character 隼. Unmodified, this technically refers to the Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus). The first part of the name, haya, is related to the adjective 速い …
Peregrine Falcon - Wildlife in Japan - Trek Zone
WEBThe peregrine falcon, a member of the Falconidae family, is celebrated for its astonishing speed and hunting prowess. It can reach speeds exceeding 320 km/h (200 mph) during its iconic dive, known as a stoop, making it the fastest bird and animal on Earth.
The Japan Falconiformes Center
WEBThe Japan Falconiformes Center (JFC) was organized in 1982 to promote various conservation projects for Japanese birds of prey with falconry technique and facilities that was developed by falconers in Edo period (1603-1868).
Peregrine Falcon - eBird
WEBSleek, fast-flying large falcon. Always look for a grayish back in adults, long wings that almost reach the tail tip, and powerful but slender build. Dark mark below each eye varies in shape and size. Juveniles are more heavily patterned below than adults, and can be quite brownish above.
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