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Terra Natura in Benidorm successfully breeds the Peregrine Falcon in Captivity.
 

Terra Natura, the animal nature park in Benidorm has managed to breed the Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), in captivity. The Peregrine Falcon is a protected species and is very vulnerable so it was a special occasion and a first for Terra Natura.   Five Peregrine Falcon chicks were born at the park along with three owl chicks.

 halcon peregrinoAs soon as the park became aware that the female falcon had laid a batch of eggs, the were removed from the nest and placed in an incubator at a constant temperature of 37,3 to 37,4 degrees to ensure the chicks had a good chance of survival.


After 30 days the eggs finally hatched and the offspring were reunited with their parents so they can start to feed them. The young chicks are kept in an enclosure with a temperature of between 34 & 35 degrees where they will remain for five or six days. They will feed three of four times a day and their parents will give them the warmth and protection they need during the first few days of their life.


Terra Natura Benidorm houses 32 birds of prey from 10 different species as well as two storks and other tropical birds. The birds of prey include Tawny eagles, Harris' Hawk, Bengal Eagle Owls, Owls, Great Horned Owls, African Owls, Kestrels and Kites.

 
The Peregrine Falcon was one of the favourite birds of the ancient Egyptians. It has amazing skills which it uses when flying and hunting. It is the fastest bird in the world and can reach a speed of 340 kilometres per hour when it swoops to catch its prey.halconperegrino

Its hunting technique is elaborate and it often traps its prey with a combined attack by both male and female bird. The destruction of their nests and poisoning due to the use of pesticides has dramatically reduced the number of the hawk in their natural habitat. They generally nest on rocky areas or in abandoned nests of other species and unlike other animals the male is smaller than the female.

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