They hunt at high speeds, live partly in cities–and technically, they are not birds of prey. Various species of falcons are native to Germany, from the common kestrel to the lesser-known red-footed ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sept. 29 (UPI) --New Zealand conservation group Forest & Bird announced this year's Bird of the Year winner, the kārearea New ...

Peregrine falcons reach speeds over 300 km/h, making them Earth's fastest bird. They thrive globally, from cliffs to skyscrapers, adapting to various habitats. Conservation efforts helped peregrine ...

ELIZABETH, N.J. (AP) — After rebounding in recent decades due to conservation efforts, the number of once-imperiled peregrine falcons in the U.S. has been dropping again in some places due to the bird ...

After reintroducing and protecting the peregrine falcon for more than 40 years, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is in the process of removing the world’s fastest animal from threatened status.

The peregrine falcons nesting on top of Pitt's Cathedral of Learning have laid their first egg of the season.

Birdwatching may seem like an activity best suited for fair weather, but when snow, cold and deep quiet settle across Michigan, they can bring along some spectacular birds you won’t see in this state ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand ’s annual bird election is contested by cheeky parrots, sweet songbirds and cute, puffball robins. This year’s winner was a mysterious falcon that wouldn’t think ...