Book 25, Question 78 · Video
Why do peregrine falcons nest on skyscrapers?
Peregrine falcons naturally nest on high cliff ledges. A skyscraper's ledge looks just like a cliff to them, and the city has lots of pigeons to eat. Many cities, including Toronto, have falcon nest boxes on tall buildings, and people watch them on webcams. These birds were once rare, and seeing them back is good news for nature.
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Intro
Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. Why do peregrine falcons nest on skyscrapers?
The Big Idea
The fastest bird in the world lives in cities! Peregrine falcons nest on skyscrapers. Let's find out why.
Cliff Nesters
Step one: Cliff Nesters. Peregrine falcons naturally nest on high cliff ledges. A skyscraper's ledge looks just like a cliff to them.
Plenty of Food
Step two: Plenty of Food. The city has lots of pigeons to eat. Falcons dive at amazing speeds to catch them.
Watching Them
Step three: Watching Them. Many cities, including Toronto, have falcon nest boxes on tall buildings, and people watch on webcams. These birds were once rare, and seeing them back is good news for nature.
A Closer Look
Let's take a closer look! They see far. They dive very fast. They nest on ledges. People watch online.
Quick Facts
Quick facts! Falcons raise their young on ledges 30 or more stories up. Fastest bird in a dive. Watch nest webcams. Falcons made a comeback.
Think Like a Scientist
Now, think like a scientist! Look up at the tops of tall buildings in your city. Search for ledges. Find a ledge where a falcon might nest. Draw the building and the ledge. Look for a falcon webcam online with a grown-up.
Outro
Peregrine falcons nest on skyscrapers because the ledges look like their natural cliffs and cities have plenty of pigeons to eat. Their comeback is good news. Science is amazing! Remember, every big discovery starts with a small question. Keep looking, keep learning, and keep asking why! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!