Aplomado Falcon

Falco femoralis

Least Concern

The Aplomado Falcon is a falconid raptor of the Americas. It hunts from fast flight or exposed perches, taking birds, insects, bats, or small mammals. Strong pointed wings, keen eyesight, and bold territorial behavior help it exploit cliffs, trees, grasslands, farms, wetlands, or coastlines depending on the species.

Family

Falconidae

Group

Falcons and Caracaras

Range

Aplomado Falcon Range — Resident or seasonal range in the Americas

Population

≈ Unknown

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