07/30/2025
In this clip, an aplomado falcon—a slender, long‑winged raptor known for hunting birds and insects on the wing—zeros in on a pest bird and chases it far away from the crop. Farmers use falcons like these because pest birds are hard‑wired to fear raptors and never get used to them . Aplomados are expert aerial hunters; once they pick their prey, they pursue it for long distances  and are swift, maneuverable fliers . Natural pest control at its finest! 🦅🌾