Bat Falcon Tail Fan
by Judi Dressler
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Bat Falcon Tail Fan
Artist
Judi Dressler
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Photograph - Photography
Description
I was very excited to finally find the dashing Bat Falcon (Falco rufigularis) after having arrived in Mexico two months prior. These falcons are beautiful, extremely fast flyers, and amazingly not the least bit bothered by my presence, which made photographing them a breeze (except in flight!). We found both male and female; pictured here is the female, slightly larger than her mate.
The bat falcon is a dashing small falcon of tropical lowlands and foothills in tropical Mexico, Central and South America, and Trinidad. Prefers forest edge, adjacent semi-open areas with tall trees, buildings. Found at several Maya ruins in Mexico and northern Central America, also locally in towns. Looks dark overall with a contrasting white throat, and in flight can be confused with White-collared Swift. With a good view, note the rusty belly and ‘trousers.’ Hunts bats at dusk, but main food is small birds and large beatles caught in flight.
Photo taken on December 23, 2022, close to the Pacific coast of Mexico in Nayarit.
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January 18th, 2023
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