Dangerous Shaheen hawk, expert in hunting in the air

Wildlife lover and photographer Pran Chaddha has captured the picture of Shaheen Falcon in the natural area of ​​Mohan Bhata. This predatory bird is also known as Peregrine Falcon. It is famous for its extraordinary speed and unique hunting style. It is believed that Shaheen Falcon catches its prey by diving at a speed of 320 km per hour. chhattisgarh

chhattisgarh news This type of falcon has been seen for the first time in the Mohanbhata area of ​​​​Bilaspur, which is an exciting event for local bird lovers and wildlife researchers. This bird, usually found in hilly and mountainous areas, is spread to the islands of Sri Lanka, but its appearance in Bilaspur is unique. The upper part of the body of this bird is black, while there are dark stripes on the bottom side. Its throat is white and face is black, which makes it even more distinctive. Shaheen Falcon is famous for catching prey in the air and in chasing the prey, this bird can achieve a speed of more than 320 km per hour. According to some reports, its speed can reach up to 390 km/h. The swiftness and hunting style of this bird has made it highly popular among wildlife lovers.

Shaheen Falcon is often seen as a migratory bird during winters. Other birds of the same species have been recorded sitting on electricity towers around Kopra reservoir in Bilaspur.