A peregrine falcon hunts by diving down from high above. It eats mostly other birds. In cities, peregrine falcons eat pigeons. A falcon has very sharp eyesight. It also has strong, sharp talons on its feet.

How big is a falcon? It weighs at most about 1.5 kilograms, or 3.5 pounds. Its wings spread about 3.5 feet from tip to tip. That is about one meter. Look at a pair of falcons. Female falcons are bigger than males.

Where does a falcon nest? Peregrine falcons nest on high cliffs. In cities, they use tall buildings and bridges. A falcon lays two to five eggs at a time. Let's watch what happens at the nest.

A male falcon brings food to the female. He brings food to the young at the nest too. Young falcons are ready to fly about five to six weeks after they hatch.

Where in the world is a falcon? Peregrine falcons live on every continent except Antarctica. They like open country. Look for one in the sky over a wide open place. Let's end with one last look at where a falcon lives.

Words to know

• peregrine: kind of falcon
• talons: bird claws
• hatch: come out
• continent: huge land area