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Prairie Falcon
Falco mexicanus
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Least Concern
Envergadura
65,0 cm
Peso
762,3333333333334 g
Família
Falconidae
Ordem
Falconiformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 65,0 cm | 25.6 in |
| Peso | 762,3333333333334 g | 26.89 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: SC,O. Incubation: 29-39 days. Fledging: 29-47 days.
Tamanho da postura
3-6
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Falconiformes (Falcons) |
| Família | Falconidae (Falcons & Caracaras) |
| Genus | Falco |
| Espécies | Falco mexicanus |
Distribution
Prairie Falcon has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Perguntas frequentes
Is the Prairie Falcon endangered?
The Prairie Falcon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Prairie Falcon nest?
Nest type: SC,O. Incubation: 29-39 days. Fledging: 29-47 days.
How big is the Prairie Falcon?
The Prairie Falcon has a wingspan of 65.0 cm, weight of 762.3333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Prairie Falcon belong to?
The Prairie Falcon (Falco mexicanus) belongs to the order Falconiformes and the family Falconidae.
Similar Birds
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Least Concern
Striated Caracara
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Carunculated Caracara
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Least Concern
Spotted Kestrel
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Least Concern
Reunion Kestrel
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Extinct