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title: "How much does a peregrine falcon weigh?"
description: "A peregrine falcon weighs 0.33–1.5 kg (0.728–3.31 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
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# How much does a peregrine falcon weigh?

**Typical weight: 0.33–1.5 kg**

That is 0.728–3.31 lb.

The fastest animal on Earth, reaching over 320 km/h in a hunting stoop.

> Females are up to 30% larger than males.

## How that compares

*Peregrine falcon against things of a similar mass.*

- Platypus: 0.7–2.4 kg
- Electric kettle: 0.7–2.2 kg
- Mallard: 0.7–1.6 kg
- Trumpet: 0.9–1.4 kg
- Backpack: 0.25–2.6 kg
- Peregrine falcon: 0.33–1.5 kg
- American lobster: 0.45–20 kg
- Hair dryer: 0.35–1.1 kg

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## Common questions

### How much does a peregrine falcon weigh?

A peregrine falcon weighs 0.33–1.5 kg (0.728–3.31 lb). Females are up to 30% larger than males.

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## Sources

- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution (https://naturalhistory.si.edu/)