Prairie falcon

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:adult_plumage darker and more mottled
more uniform and lighter
gptkbp:aircraft_operated up to 40 mph
rapid and steady
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:breeding_pair_size 1 to 5 eggs
gptkbp:breeding_range rocky cliffs
western North America
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:call sharp 'kak' sound
gptkbp:climate_impact sensitive to habitat changes.
gptkbp:clutch_size 3 to 6 eggs
gptkbp:color_scheme dark brown above, pale below
gptkbp:coloration brown and white
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Prairie_falcon
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of speed and agility
gptkbp:diet small mammals
gptkbp:egg_color white to pale blue
gptkbp:family gptkb:Falconidae
gptkbp:fledging_period 30 to 40 days
gptkbp:flight_style fast and agile
gptkbp:foraging_behavior aerial pursuit
gptkbp:fossil_record related to ancient falcons
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Falco
gptkbp:habitat grasslands
gptkbp:habitat_preference open areas with few trees
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Prairie falcon
gptkbp:human_interaction often seen near agricultural areas
gptkbp:hunting_technique up to several miles from nest
stoop dive
gptkbp:incubation_period 28 to 32 days
gptkbp:length 14 to 18 inches
gptkbp:mating_system aerial acrobatics
gptkbp:migration partial migrant
gptkbp:nest_material scraps of vegetation
gptkbp:nesting varies by region
cliffs
uses old nests of other birds
high cliffs or ledges
depends on prey availability
gptkbp:nesting_territory_size varies by habitat
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:stable
gptkbp:predators larger birds of prey
gptkbp:range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Falcon
gptkbp:scientific_name Falco mexicanus
gptkbp:social_behavior may roost communally outside breeding season
gptkbp:social_structure monogamous
gptkbp:species Falco mexicanus
gptkbp:subspecies none recognized
gptkbp:tail_type long and tapered
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends nesting area
gptkbp:territory used to establish dominance
gptkbp:vocalization varied calls
gptkbp:weight 0.9 to 1.5 pounds
gptkbp:wildlife affects small mammal populations
gptkbp:wing_configuration moderate
long and pointed
gptkbp:wingspan 38 to 43 inches
gptkbp:wintering_range southern United States and Mexico
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Peregrine_falcons
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5