Falcons (Family Falconidae) swiftly strike or dive on their prey with their talons, where they can then use their powerful bills to kill their prey. Most falcons have specialised 'teeth' and matching notches on their beaks which can sever neck bones with one bite.
IdentificationBrown Falcons are small to medium-sized raptors (birds of prey). The female is larger than the male. The Brown Falcon has a range of plumage colours, from very dark brown to light brown above and off-white below. Generally, the upperparts are dark brown and the underparts are pale buff or cream. The sides of the head are brown with a characteristic tear-stripe below the eye.