About the Bat Falcon
The bat falcon is a bird of prey in the family Falconidae, the falcons and caracaras. It is found in Mexico, Central America, Trinidad, and every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae) |
| Species | Falco rufigularis |
| Species Codes | batfal1, BAFA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bat Falcon belong to?
The Bat Falcon (Falco rufigularis) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
How can I identify the Bat Falcon?
The bat falcon is a bird of prey in the family Falconidae, the falcons and caracaras. It is found in Mexico, Central America, Trinidad, and every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay....
Where can I report a Bat Falcon sighting?
You can log sightings of Bat Falcon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code batfal1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Falconiformes
Order
65
Species in Family
4,809
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