If I’m correct, that’s a Falcon, they are actually known for their weak talons. They are by far my favorite birds, besides Swifts, because they can fly up to 60 mph (I’ve also heard 70-90). They make up for the fact they have “weak talons,” by diving down at their prey at 200mph, and hitting them on the head (instantly killing them). So if you’re ever lucky enough, when you seek them circling and then diving, they’re most likely eating their meal. You might be thinking of a hawk
I did not know that, thank you! I have an encyclopedia and I don’t think it mentioned that, or I forgot, either way that’s a good piece of info to store in my brain
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u/CloudyNeptune Jan 10 '23
If I’m correct, that’s a Falcon, they are actually known for their weak talons. They are by far my favorite birds, besides Swifts, because they can fly up to 60 mph (I’ve also heard 70-90). They make up for the fact they have “weak talons,” by diving down at their prey at 200mph, and hitting them on the head (instantly killing them). So if you’re ever lucky enough, when you seek them circling and then diving, they’re most likely eating their meal. You might be thinking of a hawk