The prairie falcon can be found in limited numbers almost anywhere in Texas.  The prairie falcon seems to require rocky cliffs for nesting, but it prefers to hunt in "prairie like" areas.  Alone or in pairs, it is usually seen on its lookout perch - a telephone pole, fence post, limb of a dead tree - or flying seiftly an low across open areas.

Most hunting is done in the early morning and evening, and birds are its main prey.  It takes all small mammals and reptiles as well.

This image is from the Charles Beckendorf Texas Wildlife book. The original was an acrylic painting on canvas (1992) and the size is approximately 14 X 11 inches.  The total edition size of this print is 500.

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