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Bat Falcon

Falco rufigularis

Least Concern
Envergure
39,8 cm
Poids
169,25 g
Famille
Falconidae
Ordre
Falconiformes

À propos

The Bat Falcon is a compact, fast-flying falcon found from Mexico through Central and South America to Argentina. It has slate-black upperparts, a rufous breast and belly, and a distinctive white throat patch. As its name suggests, it specializes in hunting bats at dusk, as well as swifts, swallows, and large insects caught in aerial pursuit.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 39,8 cm 15.7 in
Poids 169,25 g 5.97 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CV,O. Incubation: 30 days. Fledging: 35-40 days.

Taille de la couvée

2-4

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Falconiformes (Falcons)
Famille Falconidae (Falcons & Caracaras)
Genus Falco
Espèces Falco rufigularis

Distribution

Bat Falcon has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Bat Falcon endangered?
The Bat Falcon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bat Falcon nest?
Nest type: CV,O. Incubation: 30 days. Fledging: 35-40 days.
How big is the Bat Falcon?
The Bat Falcon has a wingspan of 39.8 cm, weight of 169.25 g.
What order and family does the Bat Falcon belong to?
The Bat Falcon (Falco rufigularis) belongs to the order Falconiformes and the family Falconidae.

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