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Prairie Falcon

Falco mexicanus

Least Concern

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

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (동물)
Phylum
Chordata (척삭동물)
Class
Aves (새)
Order
Falconiformes (매목)
Family
Falconidae
Genus
Falco
Species
Falco mexicanus (Prairie Falcon)

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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Australian Hobby
Falco longipennis
Least Concern
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Banded Kestrel
Falco zoniventris
Least Concern
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Saker Falcon
Falco cherrug
Not Evaluated
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Lanner Falcon
Falco biarmicus
Not Evaluated
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American Kestrel
Falco sparverius
Least Concern
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Aplomado Falcon
Falco femoralis
Least Concern
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Bat Falcon
Falco rufigularis
Least Concern
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Amur Falcon
Falco amurensis
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Prairie Falcon?
The scientific name of Prairie Falcon is Falco mexicanus. It belongs to the genus Falco.
What is the conservation status of Prairie Falcon?
Prairie Falcon (Falco mexicanus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Prairie Falcon live?
Prairie Falcon 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 Prairie Falcon belong to?
Prairie Falcon (Falco mexicanus) belongs to the genus Falco, which is part of the taxonomic family Falconidae.
Is Prairie Falcon endangered?
No, Prairie Falcon (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 Prairie Falcon belong to?
Prairie Falcon (Falco mexicanus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of Prairie Falcon?
The closest relatives of Prairie Falcon in the genus Falco include Amur Falcon, Australian Hobby, Banded Kestrel, Saker Falcon, Lanner Falcon.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Falco — 20 Species

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Amur Falcon
Falco amurensis
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Australian Hobby
Falco longipennis
LC 🐾
Banded Kestrel
Falco zoniventris
LC 🐾
Saker Falcon
Falco cherrug
NE 🐾
Lanner Falcon
Falco biarmicus
NE 🐾
American Kestrel
Falco sparverius
LC 🐾
Aplomado Falcon
Falco femoralis
LC 🐾
Bat Falcon
Falco rufigularis
LC 🐾
Duck Hawk
Falco peregrinus
LC 🐾
Eurasian Hobby
Falco subbuteo
NT 🐾
Eurasian Kestrel / Common Kestrel
Falco tinnunculus
LC 🐾
Gyrfalcon
Falco rusticolus
NT 🐾
Merlin
Falco columbarius
LC 🐾
Orange-breasted Falcon
Falco deiroleucus
NT 🐾
Gray Falcon
Falco hypoleucos
VU 🐾
Gray Kestrel
Falco ardosiaceus
LC 🐾
Greater Kestrel
Falco rupicoloides
LC 🐾
Lesser Kestrel
Falco naumanni
NE 🐾
Laggar Falcon
Falco jugger
NT 🐾
Malagasy Kestrel
Falco newtoni
LC
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