prairie falcon
noun
a North American falcon, Falco mexicanus, grayish-brown above and white barred with brown below.
Origin of prairie falcon
1An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
Words Nearby prairie falcon
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How to use prairie falcon in a sentence
No. 31596 is the first recorded specimen of the prairie falcon from Coahuila.
Birds from Coahuila, Mexico | Emil K. UrbanThe prairie falcon is an uncommon winter visitant in Coahuila.
Birds from Coahuila, Mexico | Emil K. Urban
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