4,458 observationsLeast Concern
Bat Falcon
Falco rufigularis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Aves βΊOrder: Falconiformes βΊFamily: Falconidae βΊGenus: Falco
About
The bat falcon (Falco rufigularis) is a falcon that is a resident breeder in tropical Mexico, Central and South America, and Trinidad. It was long known as Falco albigularis; the names Falco fusco-coerulescens or Falco fuscocaerulescens, long used for the aplomado falcon, are now believed to refer to the present species.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Bat Falcon is Falco rufigularis.
- The Bat Falcon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Bat Falcon belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Bat Falcon belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Bat Falcon belongs to the class Aves.
- Bat Falcon belongs to the order Falconiformes.
- Bat Falcon belongs to the family Falconidae.
- Bat Falcon belongs to the genus Falco.