"Aplomado" is a Spanish word meaning "the color of lead". It feeds on large insects and small vertebrates, with small birds making up the overwhelming bulk of its prey.

It used to range from Northern Mexico down into South America but has disappeared completely in some places due to loss of habitat - although it is surviving fairly well min other places

Aplomado falcons often search for prey from a perch, then swoop down to catch it. Aplomados will also steal food from other raptors and mated pairs will hunt together. Uneaten food will be hidden for later meals.

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