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Overview
Adults characterized by rufous (rust) underparts, a gray back, a long and banded tail, and a distinctive black and white facial pattern. Aplomado falcons are smaller than peregrine falcons and larger than kestrels.
Scientific Name
Falco femoralis septentrionalis
Common Name
Northern Aplomado Falcon
FWS Category
Birds
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