North American Bird Search Box
This search box can be used to find bird species using bird's english, french or latin name, or to identify bird by its 4 letter Alpha Code
Field Guide for all the Birds of North America
Aplomado Falcon
4 Letter (english names) Alpha Code: APFA (3)
Faucon aplomado
Falco femoralis
Information, images and range maps on over 1,000 birds of North America, including sub-species, vagrants, introduced birds and possibilities
Life, Habitat & Pictures of North American Falcons
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18" 45.7cm | 48" 122cm | 9oz 255g | Falconidae | Falco femoralis |
- Summer
- Year Around
- Winter
The Aplomado Falcon was once a bird of prey seen in southern regions of Texas. Unfortunately, it disappeared a number of years ago. Through the reintroduction of these falcons from Central America and Mexico, these birds are now a part of the southeastern Texas landscape again. They are even showing some signs of expanding their range. This has been a positive experience where intervention and providing protection for an endangered species has had great results.
Reference to Other Bird Site:
ABA - American Birding Association This site represents an organization that maintains official records of all birds species that have been proven to have been seen inside the perimeters of the North American Continent and the surrounding bodies of water. Regular revised versions are posted to keep the bird list current at all times. This is the list used by all serious birders over their lifetime. You may be aware of the movie called the "Big Year". It was with this list that all the competing birders used in an attempt to set a new record as to how many bird species that could be seen by an individual birder in one calendar year.