Bonanza Bird #20: Black Falcon
Today's latest Birdorable species is a fantastic bird of prey from Australia: the Black Falcon!
![black-falcon](/assets/birdorable/legacy/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/black-falcon.jpg)
The Black Falcon is a species of raptor endemic to Australia. They are found across a wide range which covers roughly the eastern two-thirds of the continent.
![BLACK FALCON Falco subniger](http://farm1.staticflickr.com/232/453934859_18e3843592_z.jpg)
BLACK FALCON Falco subniger by beeater
Black Falcons have an overall dark plumage. Young birds are nearly completely black. Birds become lighter as they age; older Black Falcons are usually a dark sooty brown color overall.
![black-falcon_prods](/assets/birdorable/legacy/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/black-falcon_prods.jpg)
Tomorrow's species is a long-legged bird of South American grasslands. Can you guess what it will be?
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