Aplomado Falcon
NameAplomado Falcon
Common NameAplomado Falcon
Scientific NameFalco femoralis
FamilyFalconidae
Wingspan (cm)105
Length (cm)35
Weight (g)330
Plumage DetailsAdults have a slate-gray back and wings, a distinctive black and white facial pattern with a prominent white supercilium and black eye stripe, and a rufous (reddish-brown) belly. The tail is long and barred with black and white, and the underwings are pale with dark barring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a high-pitched, rapid 'kik-kik-kik' or 'kek-kek-kek' series, often given during alarm or territorial displays.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound from the southwestern United States (where it has been reintroduced) through Mexico and Central America, extending south through much of South America to Tierra del Fuego.
Identifying FeaturesSlate-gray back and wings, Rufous belly, Distinct black and white facial pattern, Long, barred tail, Slender body and pointed wings
Description
The Aplomado Falcon is a slender, medium-sized raptor known for its swift flight and agile hunting. It typically hunts small birds and large insects in open grasslands and savannas, often perching on prominent vantage points.
