LOOK GUYS U CAN GUESS and read facts all the time..i have been breeding home pigeons for over 15 years high flyers rollers homers and so on.. and what u see in this video i see that every day @ least 5 times red tail hawk..falcon...most times they miss if the pigeon is in the air.. Peregrine gets m when they r relaxed on the rooff most the time ..i would say depending on the breed of the pigeon ,,they catch them 1 out of 5 time ..in my book pigeon stills wins..
Racing pigeons have been clocked at an average speed of 90 mph on an 80 mile race and over 80 mph up to 150 mile race. They can easily out fly a Peregrine in level flight and do it everyday. Racing Pigeons have to out fly peregrines during every race to get home as there are peregrines now on every continent on earth accept Antarctica. The falcon can catch a Racing Pigeon if it is coming out of a stoop and the pigeon does not see it coming.
Wow wow wow, what a load of crap ! The Peregrine is the fastest animal on the planet, and has been clocked at 90 mph in a stoop dive, this is a straight down dive, wings tucked in plummetting like a stone. FACT.
Pigeon FACT Quote "Their average flying speed over moderate distances is around 48 km/h (30 mph),but speeds of up to 95 km/h (59 mph) have been observed."
Thats a FACT too 41 mph more than ever recorded, think about it, thats double the speed EVER recorded ???????
@cayote64 check the facts. Peregrines have been clocked at 270 mph in a dive. I don't know about the pigeon, we had a 500 miles race last month and had birds average 68 mph (the wind helped a little) Peregrines are built to dive and that is what they do. Much like the video with the eagle, however they typically get one shot and then the birds scatter, the falcon looses its advantage but could still catch an occasional slower pigeon. If they miss on that first dive, I would bet on the racer.
@cayote64 sorry but despite your figures you are wrong. A large percentage of peregrine attacks on pigeons,racing or not, miss, something like 60%. Ive seen woodpigeons out fly and out manoever peregrines here in the UK and again Ive seen Peregrines dive and eat the odd pigeon that was too slow. The Peregrine usually only takes birds that are unaware: ie drinking.. or from a great hight.
those piegeons are actually taunting the eagle- that is how little fear they have of the situation they are in. With a falcon, the pigeons would disperse their flock and run full speed individually - that is how you know they consider the threat serious.
pigeons can outfly eagles, and even falcons in level flight. The way raptors catch pigeons and other swift birds is a combination of strategy , tactics and speed. They also almost always need a height advantage, except with some hawks which , if they can pursue the pigeon underneath heavy low hanging tree cover, can sometimes outmaneuver the pigeon and catch it.
These eagles always do this, they cover themselves by flying in front of the sun, in this way pigeons below are not aware of their presence just on the last second when they attack. I'll soon be posting a video of my Escampadissa diving, escaping from these pair of eagles. Thanks.
I have no ideia. I have some Escampadissa's that sometimes outrun eagles and Hawks. Even today I had some of them diving as soon as they saw 2 eagles flying taking advantage of thermals at the begining of the afternoon when was hot and clear sky.
Those pigeons are racing pigeons from my neighbour. I had my Birmingham Rollers flying at the same time but my pigeons were flying really high in the sky above the eagle. :p
Inpresionante.
OOZPionZOO 1 year ago
looks like a b52
cobar1954 1 year ago
LOOK GUYS U CAN GUESS and read facts all the time..i have been breeding home pigeons for over 15 years high flyers rollers homers and so on.. and what u see in this video i see that every day @ least 5 times red tail hawk..falcon...most times they miss if the pigeon is in the air.. Peregrine gets m when they r relaxed on the rooff most the time ..i would say depending on the breed of the pigeon ,,they catch them 1 out of 5 time ..in my book pigeon stills wins..
jazzyfl1 1 year ago
r u sure that's eagle? might be a HAWK..lol
maxinpains 1 year ago
@maxinpains Hi. No. Its a Booted Eagle.
ptlofts 1 year ago
Racing pigeons have been clocked at an average speed of 90 mph on an 80 mile race and over 80 mph up to 150 mile race. They can easily out fly a Peregrine in level flight and do it everyday. Racing Pigeons have to out fly peregrines during every race to get home as there are peregrines now on every continent on earth accept Antarctica. The falcon can catch a Racing Pigeon if it is coming out of a stoop and the pigeon does not see it coming.
bouvier0 2 years ago
@bouvier0
Wow wow wow, what a load of crap ! The Peregrine is the fastest animal on the planet, and has been clocked at 90 mph in a stoop dive, this is a straight down dive, wings tucked in plummetting like a stone. FACT.
Pigeon FACT Quote "Their average flying speed over moderate distances is around 48 km/h (30 mph),but speeds of up to 95 km/h (59 mph) have been observed."
Thats a FACT too 41 mph more than ever recorded, think about it, thats double the speed EVER recorded ???????
cayote64 1 year ago
@cayote64 Hi. The Peregrine is fast, yes but only when diving in straight line down.
Have you ever heard of a pigeon breed called Escampadissa? Make some research, then come back. Thanks.
ptlofts 1 year ago
@cayote64 check the facts. Peregrines have been clocked at 270 mph in a dive. I don't know about the pigeon, we had a 500 miles race last month and had birds average 68 mph (the wind helped a little) Peregrines are built to dive and that is what they do. Much like the video with the eagle, however they typically get one shot and then the birds scatter, the falcon looses its advantage but could still catch an occasional slower pigeon. If they miss on that first dive, I would bet on the racer.
videofornet 1 year ago
@cayote64 sorry but despite your figures you are wrong. A large percentage of peregrine attacks on pigeons,racing or not, miss, something like 60%. Ive seen woodpigeons out fly and out manoever peregrines here in the UK and again Ive seen Peregrines dive and eat the odd pigeon that was too slow. The Peregrine usually only takes birds that are unaware: ie drinking.. or from a great hight.
ps I love the maturity of your comment.....
achillessniper 1 year ago
they are'nt scared because they are in a flock*, they are only scared when alone
thats why they never split up. if one was to seperate from the flock. He would be sure dead
rollingpure 2 years ago
those piegeons are actually taunting the eagle- that is how little fear they have of the situation they are in. With a falcon, the pigeons would disperse their flock and run full speed individually - that is how you know they consider the threat serious.
mikethebike7 2 years ago
You described in words what I wanted to write about this video. Thanks.
ptlofts 2 years ago
pigeons can outfly eagles, and even falcons in level flight. The way raptors catch pigeons and other swift birds is a combination of strategy , tactics and speed. They also almost always need a height advantage, except with some hawks which , if they can pursue the pigeon underneath heavy low hanging tree cover, can sometimes outmaneuver the pigeon and catch it.
mikethebike7 2 years ago
ive actually witnessed one of my flyers snatched from the sky by a falcon...
TheChessmaster09 2 years ago
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TheChessmaster09 2 years ago
These are Booted Eagles!
Get some info b4 posting stupid coments like these.
Thanks.
ptlofts 2 years ago
These eagles always do this, they cover themselves by flying in front of the sun, in this way pigeons below are not aware of their presence just on the last second when they attack. I'll soon be posting a video of my Escampadissa diving, escaping from these pair of eagles. Thanks.
ptlofts 2 years ago
I have no ideia. I have some Escampadissa's that sometimes outrun eagles and Hawks. Even today I had some of them diving as soon as they saw 2 eagles flying taking advantage of thermals at the begining of the afternoon when was hot and clear sky.
ptlofts 2 years ago
if it was a peregrine i think your pigeon gonna be less by 1 -.-
Smokerzoo 2 years ago
thats a darwins way of natural selection!.
kingbleah 2 years ago
Are those racing pigeons???
thch0704 2 years ago
Please read the info about the video on the right side of your screen.
ptlofts 2 years ago
haha.. im guess it didnt get anything?? hahaha
hmglor 3 years ago
great
domdomdom191 3 years ago
great video
my pigeons are so much faster though
daboi2345 3 years ago
Thx.
I'm glad that your birds are faster.
ptlofts 3 years ago
coool i saw the same thing
nadanada123 3 years ago
What strain of rollers do you have?
kopetsa08 3 years ago
Graham Dexter birds.
ptlofts 3 years ago
Oh ok I know them birds.. :)
kopetsa08 3 years ago
Good thing it didn't take any of the birds.. I'm Happy!
kopetsa08 3 years ago
Those pigeons are racing pigeons from my neighbour. I had my Birmingham Rollers flying at the same time but my pigeons were flying really high in the sky above the eagle. :p
ptlofts 3 years ago
damn i hate wen my pigeons gets attack from a hawk...
mr1hotboi 3 years ago
Yeh. A real 'pain in the ass'. :))))
ptlofts 3 years ago
lol lucky u
i got 2 falcons flying where im from
not good to release my rollers
superasians 3 years ago