Orange-breasted falcon (Falco deiroleucus)
The orange-breasted falcon is a bird of the falcon family. It is found from southern Mexico to northern Argentina. It’s a medium-sized falcon at 35–40 cm long and a weight of 325–700 grams. It is a bird predator, with strong talons that enable it to catch prey in flight. Living in the predominately tropical climates of Guatemala and Belize, these birds use the humidity of their niche to their advantage. The orange-breasted falcon purposely crashed into leaves of trees with water gathered on them as a form of bathing.
photo credits: Hector Bottai

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