Aplomado Falcon
Falco femoralis
Least ConcernAves · Falconiformes · Falconidae
About
The aplomado falcon is a medium-sized falcon of the Americas. The species' largest continuous range is in South America, but not in the deep interior Amazon Basin. It was long known as Falco fusco-coerulescens or Falco fuscocaerulescens, but these names are now believed to refer to the bat falcon. Its resemblance in shape to the hobbies accounts for its old name orange-chested hobby. Aplomado is an unusual Spanish word for "lead-colored", referring to the blue-grey areas of the plumage; an approximate English translation would be "plumbeous falcon". Spanish names for the species include halcón aplomado and halcón fajado ; in Brazil it is known as falcão-de-coleira.
Fun Fact
The species' largest continuous range is in South America, but not in the deep interior Amazon Basin.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Habitat is dry grasslands, savannas, and marshes.
Diet
Feeds on large invertebrates and small vertebrates, with small birds making up the overwhelming bulk of its prey.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance