Prairie Falcon
Falco mexicanus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="falco-mexicanus"></birdfyi-bird>The Prairie Falcon (Falco mexicanus) is a bird species in the family Falconidae (halcones y caracaras), within the order Falconiformes (halcones). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 65 cm and a weight of 762.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Acerca de
Halcón pradera, 40-50 cm. Pardo arenoso, barras en partes inferiores, bigote oscuro. Praderas del oeste de Norteamérica. Caza a baja altura. Amenazado en partes de su rango. Preocupación menor.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 65,0 cm | 25.6 in |
| Peso | 762,3333333333334 g | 26.89 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SC,O. Incubation: 29-39 days. Fledging: 29-47 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
3-6
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Falconiformes (Halcones) |
| Familia | Falconidae (Halcones y Caracaras) |
| Genus | Falco |
| Especies | Falco mexicanus |
Distribution
Prairie Falcon has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Prairie Falcon endangered?
How does the Prairie Falcon nest?
How big is the Prairie Falcon?
What order and family does the Prairie Falcon belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Falconidae family