Caracaras and falcons
Caracaras and falcons
Order: Falconiformes Family: Falconidae
Falconidae is a family of diurnal birds of prey, notably the falcons and caracaras. They differ from hawks, eagles, and kites in that they kill with their beaks instead of their feet. There are 5 Michigan species.
American Kestrel, Falco sparverius
Gyrfalcon, Falco rusticolus
Merlin, Falco columbarius
Peregrine Falcon, Falco peregrinus
Prairie Falcon, Falco mexicanus
Quiet Solo Pursuits 
We have birds down here where I live called caracaras or Mexican eagles. I’m glad I found your blog, I enjoy it.
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March 1, 2014 at 8:58 pm
Thank you Andy!
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March 1, 2014 at 9:01 pm