PRAIRIE FALCON

WHERE IS THE PRAIRIE FALCON FOUND?

• Found away from water.
• Dry plains, mountains, and prairies

WHAT DOES THE PRAIRIE FALCON LOOK LIKE?

• 17-20"
• Sandy brown above
• Whitish or pale buff below with fine spots
• Streaks and a narrow brow stripe and dark wings linings

WHAT IS THE PRAIRIE FALCONS HABITAT?

• Barren mountains
• Dry plains
• Prairies

WHAT DOES THE PRAIRIE FALCON EAT?

• Mostly other small birds
• Ground squirrels and rabbits

WHAT IS THE PRAIRIE FALCONS LIFECYCLE?

• 4-5 white or pinkish eggs, blotched with brow
• Can start breeding at about 2 years old.
• The female performs most of the incubation it lasts about 31 days.
• The young leave the nest at about 38 days.