OTHER NAMES: N/A
Latin Etymology: Falco ("Falcon") mexicanus ("of Mexico")
Adult Prairie Falcon (Falco mexicanus) at Writing-on-Stone National Park, Alberta, Canada - July 2024
Featured Subspecies:
Weight: 500-9700g / Length: 37-45cm / Wingspan: 100cm
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Least Concern
A close relative of the Peregrine, and the only larger falcon species to be endemic to North America, the Prairie Falcon mostly preys upon small birds and mammals and has adapted to be able to live in areas where prey is more scarce than the peregrine generally requires. We spotted this species on at least two occassions, but unfortunately never got a prolonged view.
Related Species:
Order: Falconiformes
Family: Falconidae
Genus: Falco
SUBSPECIES: none - monotypic
- Sighting Locations -
CANADA - Range extends into the Southern edges of British Colombia, Alberta and Saskatchewan
- CHICAGO TO ALASKA ROADTRIP 2024: - Seen in Alberta.
UNITED STATES - Resident across most Western States
- CHICAGO TO ALASKA ROADTRIP 2024: Seen in North Dakota
Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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