Bat Falcon
Falco rufigularis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="falco-rufigularis"></birdfyi-bird>The Bat Falcon (Falco rufigularis) is a bird species in the family Falconidae (falcons & caracaras), within the order Falconiformes (falcons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 39.8 cm and a weight of 169.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 39,8 cm | 15.7 in |
| Peso | 169,25 g | 5.97 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: CV,O. Incubation: 30 days. Fledging: 35-40 days.
Tamanho da postura
2-4
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Falconiformes (Falcons) |
| Família | Falconidae (Falcons & Caracaras) |
| Genus | Falco |
| Espécies | Falco rufigularis |
Distribution
Bat Falcon has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Falconidae family