The Peregrine Falcon has a very similar nervous system compared to other birds, humans, and other mammals in general. However, one characteristic sets the peregrine and other raptors apart form other Chordata is the concentration of optic nerves. The peregrine falcon's optic nerves are very important to these birds because they rely on them for hunting at 200 mph. The optic nerves relay images to the falcon's brain much quicker than many other animals. It is the fastest animal on the planet.