Prairie Falcon

FALCONS

Prairie Falcon (Falco mexicanus)

Prairie Falcon

Prairie Falcon

  • Crow-sized falcon inhabiting the hill and mountain country of the western U.S.
  • Feeds on small mammals and ground-dwelling birds.
  • Most popular falcon for falconry in the U.S.
  • Somewhat difficult to train; often tempermental and unpredictable in the field.

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