Prairie Falcon

Falco mexicanus

The Prairie Falcon (Falco mexicanus) is a medium-sized raptor found in western North America. It is known for its swift flight and remarkable hunting skills, preying on small mammals and birds. This bird of prey has a distinctive pale face, dark malar stripe, and bluish-gray upperparts. Its underparts are finely streaked, and it has a broad, dark axillar patch. The Prairie Falcon is an adaptable species, inhabiting a variety of open habitats including grasslands, deserts, and cliffs. It is often seen perched on prominent rock outcrops or in flight, scanning the ground for potential prey. This species is not currently considered at risk and is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN.

Habitat: Open grasslands, deserts, cliffs

Prairie Falcon
© Greg Schechter from San Francisco, USA · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

Tours where you can spot this bird

Arizona in Winter
Arizona in Winter
United States / Arizona Group tour 9 days | 0h

Arizona is one of the top birding destinations in the USA, and winter is a great time to visit, with cool mornings and pleasant days. We wil...

From 0.00 USD Next: 2027-01-27
Winter in New Mexico Birding Tour with Kim Score
Winter in New Mexico Birding Tour with Kim Score
United States / Albuquerque Group tour 8 days | 0h

An 8-day winter New Mexico birding route for rosy-finches, cranes, geese, desert birds, raptors and Rio Grande winter specialties....

From 3104.00 USD
Canada – Saskatchewan Birding Grand Tour: June 12-29, 2027
Canada – Saskatchewan Birding Grand Tour: June 12-29, 2027
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 18 days | 0h

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

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Canada – Saskatchewan Spring Birding Grand Tour: May 11-17, 2026
Canada – Saskatchewan Spring Birding Grand Tour: May 11-17, 2026
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 7 days | 0h

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

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Great Sand Hills Birdwatching Tour from Saskatoon, Kindersley or Leader – 3 new options
Great Sand Hills Birdwatching Tour from Saskatoon, Kindersley or Leader – 3 new options
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 3 days | 0h

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

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Grasslands National Park Birding Tour from Saskatoon, Regina, Moose Jaw or Swift Current – Best Prairie Birds 2026
Grasslands National Park Birding Tour from Saskatoon, Regina, Moose Jaw or Swift Current – Best Prairie Birds 2026
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 3 days | 0h

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Cypress Hills Tours from Saskatoon and Maple Creek: 3 options for birding Saskatchewan’s great southwest
Cypress Hills Tours from Saskatoon and Maple Creek: 3 options for birding Saskatchewan’s great southwest
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 8 days | 0h

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

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Canada – Saskatchewan Mid-Summer Birding Grand Tour: August 3 – 10, 2026
Canada – Saskatchewan Mid-Summer Birding Grand Tour: August 3 – 10, 2026
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 8 days | 0h

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Canada – Saskatchewan Birding Grand Tour: June 12 – 26, 2026
Canada – Saskatchewan Birding Grand Tour: June 12 – 26, 2026
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 15 days | 0h

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

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Canada – Southwest Saskatchewan Birding Tour: July 9 – 16, 2026
Canada – Southwest Saskatchewan Birding Tour: July 9 – 16, 2026
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 8 days | 0h

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From 1830.00 CAD