Prairie Falcon Aerie Site Characteristics and Aerie Use in North Dakota

Abstract

Stewart (1975) believed that in North Dakota, Prairie Falcons (Falco mexicanus) were uncommon and local in the badlands and on adjacent plains along the Little Missouri and Missouri rivers. However, there have been no comprehensive studies of the species in the state. Information about aerie sites will help to identify Prairie Falcon nesting habitat and aid comparison of aerie site characteristics to those in other places.