Bulgaria
Greece
Red-footed Falcon
Falco vespertinus
(L 11-13.5" WS 25.5-29.5")
near Durankulak
04Sept2009
Found in eastern Europe and
Asia...serious decline due to
habitat loss and hunting.
Asia...serious decline due to
habitat loss and hunting.
juveniles
Falco means curved blade
or
sickle; vespertinus is Latin for of
evening or twilight.
sickle; vespertinus is Latin for of
evening or twilight.
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