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The Amazing Mid-air Attacks of the Bat Falcon

Topic Categories: OrnithologyStreaming videos
Posted on: June 30, 2009 7:59 AM, by "GrrlScientist"

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This female bat falcon, Falco rufigularis, makes dazzling mid-air catches over Mayan ruins in Guatemala to feed her chicks [2:15]

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Pretty spectacular. What an amazing wingspan compared to the body and what a beautiful bird to boot.

Posted by: Kevin Lenaghan | June 30, 2009 7:07 PM

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Pretty spectacular. What an amazing wingspan compared to the body and what a beautiful bird to boot.

Posted by: Kevin Lenaghan | June 30, 2009 7:15 PM

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