Alderney / Guernsey post released the local FDC together with the issue stamp of WWF series that depicts Peregrine Falcon , bird of prey on February 4, 2000. Image of species have drawn on the left corner of the local FDC and have a special post mark for cancellation. Also maxi cards have issued on the same date.
The Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), is a widespread bird of prey in the family Falconidae. This species have distinctive appearances large, crow-sized falcon and blue-grey back, barred white underparts, black head and "moustache".
The Peregrine's breeding range includes land regions from the Arctic tundra to the tropics. It can be found nearly everywhere except extreme polar regions, very high mountains, and most tropical rainforests.
The Peregrine Falcon is often stated to be the fastest animal on the planet in its hunting dive, the stoop, which involves soaring to a great height and then diving steeply at speeds commonly said to be over 320 km/h , and hitting one wing of its prey so as not to harm itself on impact. (Resources from Wikipedia)
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