What is the name of the bird discussed in the text?
Q: What is the name of the bird discussed in the text?
A: The bird discussed in the text is called the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus).
Q: Where can this bird be found?
A: This bird can be found all over the world, as it is a cosmopolitan species. It is also officially recognized as a military iconic symbol of Pakistan's PAF and an unofficial territory bird of Gilgit-Baltistan.
Q: How fast can this bird fly?
A: This bird can fly up to 322 km/h (200 mph) when diving, making it the fastest animal in the world.
Q: Is there any difference between male and female peregrine falcons?
A: Yes, like other birds of prey, female peregrine falcons are typically larger than males.
Q: How many subspecies are there for this type of falcon?
A: There are 17–19 subspecies recorded for this type of falcon. Each one varies slightly in appearance and where they live. Additionally, some experts disagree on whether or not the distinctive Barbary Falcon should be considered a separate species or just another subspecies of Peregrine Falcon.
Q: What caused their numbers to decline dramatically at one point? A: The use of certain pesticides, especially DDT had a negative effect on these animals' populations by reducing eggshell thickness which led to a dramatic decline in their numbers in some countries.
Q: How have their numbers been recovering since then? A: Since DDT has been banned from use in many countries and their nesting places have been protected, their numbers have been increasing again with help from captive breeding programs that release them into wild areas.
