Prairie Falcon Identification - All About Birds
A raptor of the West’s wide-open spaces, Prairie Falcons glide above shrubby deserts and grasslands searching for ground squirrels and other small mammals and birds. In flight, look for the dark triangle of “armpit” feathers that distinguish it from other light-colored falcons.
Prairie falcon - Wikipedia
The prairie falcon (Falco mexicanus) is a medium-large sized falcon of western North America. It is about the size of a peregrine falcon or a crow, with an average length of 40 cm (16 in), wingspan of approximately 1 meter (40 in), and average weight of 720 g (1.6 lb). As in all falcons, females are noticeably bigger than males.
Prairie Falcon | Audubon Field Guide
The Prairie Falcon is nearly the size of the famous Peregrine, but differs in its hunting behavior, often pursuing small prey with rapid, maneuverable flight close to the ground. Although it is characteristic of desolate plains and desert wilderness, this falcon has also adapted to altered landscapes: in winter, it is often seen flying over ...
Prairie Falcon - All About Birds
A raptor of the West’s wide-open spaces, Prairie Falcons glide above shrubby deserts and grasslands searching for ground squirrels and other small mammals and birds. In flight, look for the dark triangle of “armpit” feathers that distinguish it from other light-colored falcons.
Prairie Falcon - American Bird Conservancy
The "sandy" cousin of the Peregrine Falcon, the Prairie sports a light brown back and paler tail than the Peregrine, coloration that helps it blend with surrounding rocks, sand, and dry grasses and shrubs.
Prairie Falcon - eBird
Large, brown-and-white falcon of dry, open areas in western North America. Pale brown above and white below, with dark streaks and prominent mustache. Note the dark armpits to separate from Peregrine Falcon. Nests on cliffs, but ranges out …
Prairie Falcon - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
The Prairie falcon (Falco mexicanus) is a medium-large sized falcon from North America. Having evolved in a harsh desert environment with low prey density, the Prairie falcon has developed into an aggressive and opportunistic hunter of a wide range of both mammal and bird prey.
Prairie Falcon - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
The Prairie Falcon is a large, light brown-colored falcon ranging from around 37-47 cm in length. Some distinguishing characteristics of this bird include a large, dark eye, square shaped head, a dark ear patch, and a white area around the eye.
Prairie Falcon Range Map - All About Birds
A raptor of the West’s wide-open spaces, Prairie Falcons glide above shrubby deserts and grasslands searching for ground squirrels and other small mammals and birds. In flight, look for the dark triangle of “armpit” feathers that distinguish it from other light-colored falcons.
Prairie Falcon - The Peregrine Fund
The Prairie Falcon is a lovely, medium-sized raptor that has a grayish-brown back and a lighter breast mottled with dark streaks and dots. It is has some rufus on its thighs and bright yellow legs and cere.
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