They are the fastest animal on earth and can hit speeds of 240 miles per hour. They use this speed to hunt and despite having a scary-looking beak and large sharp talons they actually hit their prey with their feet while diving delivering a blow that may kill but at the very least stun their prey. Yes, they are meat eaters but let's no lie they are super cute being only about a foot tall with beautiful coloring that works as camouflage while on the ground eating or in trees nesting.