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Präriefalke

Falco mexicanus

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ソウゲンハヤブサ
Chinese 草原隼
Spanish Halcón mexicano
French Faucon des prairies
German Präriefalke
Portuguese falcão-das-pradarias
Russian Мексиканский сокол

Similar Species in Falco

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Afrikanischer Baumfalke
Falco cuvierii
Least Concern
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Amurfalke
Falco amurensis
Not Evaluated
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Aplomadofalke
Falco femoralis
Least Concern
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Australischer Baumfalke
Falco longipennis
Least Concern
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Baumfalke
Falco subbuteo
Near Threatened
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Bindenfalke
Falco zoniventris
Least Concern
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Buntfalke
Falco sparverius
Least Concern
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Eleonorenfalke
Falco eleonorae
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Präriefalke?
The scientific name of Präriefalke is Falco mexicanus. It belongs to the genus Falco.
What is the conservation status of Präriefalke?
Präriefalke (Falco mexicanus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Präriefalke live?
Präriefalke is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom, United States.
What family does Präriefalke belong to?
Präriefalke (Falco mexicanus) belongs to the genus Falco, which is part of the taxonomic family Falconidae.
Is Präriefalke endangered?
No, Präriefalke (Falco mexicanus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Präriefalke belong to?
Präriefalke (Falco mexicanus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Präriefalke?
The closest relatives of Präriefalke in the genus Falco include Afrikanischer Baumfalke, Amurfalke, Aplomadofalke, Australischer Baumfalke, Baumfalke.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Falco — 20 Species

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Afrikanischer Baumfalke
Falco cuvierii
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Amurfalke
Falco amurensis
NE 🐾
Aplomadofalke
Falco femoralis
LC 🐾
Australischer Baumfalke
Falco longipennis
LC 🐾
Baumfalke
Falco subbuteo
NT 🐾
Bindenfalke
Falco zoniventris
LC 🐾
Buntfalke
Falco sparverius
LC 🐾
Eleonorenfalke
Falco eleonorae
NE 🐾
Fledermausfalke
Falco rufigularis
LC 🐾
Fuchsfalke
Falco alopex
LC 🐾
Gerfalke
Falco rusticolus
NT 🐾
Graubartfalke
Falco cenchroides
LC 🐾
Graufalke
Falco ardosiaceus
LC 🐾
Habichtfalke
Falco berigora
LC 🐾
Laggarfalke
Falco jugger
NT 🐾
Lanner
Falco biarmicus
NE 🐾
Madagaskarfalke
Falco newtoni
LC 🐾
Malaienbaumfalke
Falco severus
LC 🐾
Maorifalke
Falco novaeseelandiae
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Mauritiusfalke
Falco punctatus
EN
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