Spot-winged Falconet
A species of Spot-winged Falconet Scientific name : Spiziapteryx circumcincta Genus : Spot-winged Falconet
Spot-winged Falconet, A species of Spot-winged Falconet
Botanical name: Spiziapteryx circumcincta
Genus: Spot-winged Falconet
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Description
Description
The spot-winged falconet (Spiziapteryx circumcincta) is a species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae. It is monotypic within the genus Spiziapteryx. It is found in Argentina, southeastern Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay, where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. 
Size
33 cm
Feeding Habits
Spot-winged Falconet's diet consists of insects, lizards, small mammals, and birds, including parakeets. It exhibits unique roosting behavior, sharing nests with Monk Parakeets. Spot-winged Falconet still-hunts from perches, with minimal information on specific hunting techniques.
Habitat
The spot-winged Falconet typically inhabits regions of lowland savanna and semi-arid woodland characterized by scrub vegetation and interspersed trees, notably the mesquite. Its preferred environments feature a combination of scrubland and some areas of bare ground, often found within broader geographical zones such as the Chaco and semi-open Chaco forests, as well as the monte desert.
Dite type
Carnivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Diurnal Birds of Prey Family
Falcons and caracaras Genus
Spot-winged Falconet Species
Spot-winged Falconet 
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