Mammals Birds Other Animals Habitats
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The Peregrine (Falco peregrinus) is one of Britain's best-known birds of prey. It is the fastest moving bird in the world and has been measured at 'stooping' speeds of over 200mph. Peregrines are good 'indicator' species, which means that wherever they are found the surrounding environment is likely to be heralthily diverse. Individuals are seen on the Dartington estate hunting prey ranging in size from the smallest British songbird. the goldcrest, to grey herons. Pigeons are their favourite. Other raptors common on the estate include sparrow hawks, buzzards and kestrels, all of which require different feeding habitats so indicate good diversity. Sparrow hawks particularly will benefit from hedge laying by the eco watch team, as more birds will use thicker hedges allowing for greater hunting success.
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