The Bat Falcon lives in forests and open areas with few trees in Mexico, South America, and Suriname. It preys on bats, small birds, and insects, and is preyed upon by owls, hawks, and vipers. The Bat Falcon has black head and upper body with a white chest, tan neck, and long black tail with gray stripes. It has dark brown eyes with a rim of yellow. Their call is a "ke-ke-ke" and they can live 12-18 years.