Feeds mainly on small birds but
also other small vertebrates and
insects...popular with falconers.
also other small vertebrates and
insects...popular with falconers.
Falcons typically catch their
prey in mid-air while hawks
tend to snatch them from the
ground.
prey in mid-air while hawks
tend to snatch them from the
ground.
(R Lederer and C Burr)
© BirdNote,
Bob Sundstrom
Aplomado Falcon
Narita Road
19Feb2018
Falco femoralis
(L 16" WS 35" Wt 12 oz)
Falco means curved blade; femoralis
means with reddish thighs.
means with reddish thighs.
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