Plastic Peregrine Falcon Replica

Startling in its details, this replica is amazing!

Our Plastic Peregrine Falcon Replica

Our small plastic peregrine falcon toy is so beautifully detailed that every falcon fan will fall in love with it. This little falcon is also just the right size replica for a shoebox diorama. Our peregrine falcon model will fit in a shoe box along with other examples of animals you might find in the wild. Create a landscape with rocks, plants, grass, make a river or stream from anything that strikes your imagination, and there you go - a scene of life on our planet. Our plastic toy peregrine falcon is made of solid plastic and is quite durable. Be sure to take a look at our other falcon toys and gifts.

About Peregrine Falcons

Also known as the peregrine or duck hawk, the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrines) is a widespread bird of prey, hunting and breeding in every region of the world save extreme polar regions, extremely high altitude, and deep rainforests. This makes the peregrine the Earth's most widespread raptor. The peregrine falcon is approximately the size of a crow with a height of 13 - 23 inches and a weight of 1 - 3 pounds.

In addition to being the most widespread raptor, the peregrine is well-known for its speed. Peregrine falcons have been clocked at over 200 mph in its predatory dive. The peregrine falcon feeds almost exclusively on other birds, striking its prey in flight from higher altitude.

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Plastic Northern Goshawk Replica

An agile and cunning woodland predator!

Our Plastic Northern Goshawk Replica

Our realistic-looking plastic northern goshawk replica is is somewhat flexible. It stands firmly on the ground with its wings outstretched, but you can bend the feet, wings and tail. They will spring back to the original position, but the flexiblity and rubber-like surface insure that they are not likely to scratch or injure a child. This toy hawk could be useful to hawk collectors, as a gift to a child to help teach them about animals, as part of a school diorama, or as a bit of decor for your home. The hawk's lifelike appearance makes it one of the items we refer to as "museum-quality," as you might find this bird in a museum diorama or gift shop. The shapes of the feathers are moulded into the plastic on both the top and bottom side of the bird, and the legs are also textured. Check out our other eagle, hawk, and other raptor toys and gifts.

About Northern Goshawks

The northern goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) is a medium-large raptor occupying the temperate parts of the northern hemishpere. It is the only species of goshawk in North America and Europe, where it is referred to simply as "goshawk" (which means "goose-hawk"). They range in weight from 18 ounces to nearly 5 pounds, and can have a wingspan ranging from 35 to 50 inches. Like all raptors of the family Accipiter (including eagles, buzzards, and harriers), males are 10-25% smaller than females.

Hunting primarily in woodland habitats, the northern goshawk ambushes its prey through a combination of speed and obstucting cover, feeding on any small mammals or birds they are lucky enough to find.

In North America, several conservation organizations petitioned the United States Government in 1991 and 1997 to list the Northern Goshawk as 'threatened' or 'endangered', primarily due to the loss of natural habitat due to clear-cutting of old-growth forests throughout the goshawk's habitit. Both petitions were denied.

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Plush California Condor

A conservation success story!

Our Stuffed California Condor

Our stuffed California condor has a removable "Press Here" tag so you can hear the recorded voice of a real California condor. The California condor replica was designed as part of the popular Audubon Birds Series by Wild Republic. It is 6 inches tall and a 14 1/2 inch wingspan with a soft body . As with all of Wild Republic's toys, this plush California condor meets the most stringent current standards of safety for children's toys. All parts are non-toxic and surface washable. Check out our other raptor toys and gifts.

About California Condors

The California condor (Gymnogyps californianus) belongs to the vulture family. It is only found along the coastal mountains of North America, Baja California and the Grand Canyon. The California condor is black in color with white on the underside of its wings with its skin color often a bright red. It scavenges for dead animals and therefore is susceptible to eating toxic substances. It has an amazing wingspan of up to 9 feet. It flies gracefully and up to speeds of 50 miles an hour. This condor has played an active role in Native American lore and has been reproduced frequently in Native American art. The condor almost faced extinction and through one of the most active conservation and breeding programs in America, its numbers have improved. As of 2005, there were only 273 individuals including 127 in the wild remaining. Thanks to the efforts of the Los Angeles and San Diego Zoos, this amazing bird may remain one of the most significant natural beings of our hemisphere.

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Cool plastic vulture

We actually have more than one plastic vulture available in our online store, but today we'll talk about our newest vulture, pictured above.

Our Plastic Vulture

This engaging, realistic-looking plastic vulture miniature is made of somewhat flexible plastic. This replica has detailed feathers and is painted brown, gray and black. This vulture replica has a 6 1/4 inch wingspan, is 3 1/2 inches long and 2 inches tall.. It stands firmly on well defined talons. This vulture replica makes for a nice pet, fits into a diorama, or serves as a great collectible. Check out our other vulture and other raptor toys and gifts.

About Vultures

Vultures are scavengers and feed mostly on the carcasses of dead animals. Vultures are found on every continent except Antarctica and Oceania and are divided into Old World vultures which locate prey by sight, and New World vultures, which locate food through smell and sight. Vultures are to easy to recognize by their bald head which is devoid of feathers. Baldness helps keep the bird cool, since most live in intensely hot climates. Vultures rarely attack living animals, but feast on the dead or dying. Vultures do not bring food in their talons to their young, rather they regurgitate food from their crop. A group of vultures is occasionally called a venue, and when circling in the air, a group of vultures is called a kettle.