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Bat Falcon

Falco rufigularis

Least Concern
กว้างปีก
39.8 cm
น้ำหนัก
169.25 g
วงศ์ตระกูล
Falconidae
อันดับ
Falconiformes

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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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
กว้างปีก 39.8 cm 15.7 in
น้ำหนัก 169.25 g 5.97 oz

Habitat & Range

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Least Concern
IUCN Red List

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การทำรัง

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

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
อันดับ Falconiformes (Falcons)
วงศ์ตระกูล Falconidae (Falcons & Caracaras)
Genus Falco
ชนิดพันธุ์ Falco rufigularis

Distribution

Bat Falcon has been recorded in 4 countries.

พบ Not recorded

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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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