About the Spot-winged Falconet
The spot-winged falconet is a species of bird of prey in subfamily Falconinae of family Falconidae, the falcons and caracaras. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, and possibly Uruguay.
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The spot-winged falconet is 25 to 31 cm (9.8 to 12 in) long and weighs 149 to 249 g (5.3 to 8.8 oz); females average about 8% heavier than males. Its wingspan is 47 to 58 cm (19 to 23 in) The sexes are alike, and juveniles have the same plumage as adults. The species is stocky with shortish wings and a fairly long tail. Their head, back, and wings are grayish brown with white spots on the wings and shoulders and a white rump. They have a pale supercilium that extends onto the neck. They have black ear coverts and a narrow black "moustache". Voice: The spot-winged falconet's main call is a "distinctive nasal clucking constantly repeated, each note falling in pitch with a wailing effect"; it gives this when disturbed at the nest. The species also makes "a loud, guttural "kronk, kronk, kronk..."."
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in May · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Spotted KestrelFalco moluccensisSpotted kestrels measure 26–32 cm (10–12.5 in) from head to tail, with a wingspan of 59–71 cm (23–28 in).
Slaty-backed Forest FalconMicrastur mirandolleiThe slaty-backed forest falcon is 40 to 45 cm (16 to 18 in) long.
Oriental HobbyFalco severusAdults are rich orange-red below, bluish-grey above with a black hood and pale throat.
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