The Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus), formerly Western Red-footed Falcon, is a bird of prey.

For juveniles, red feet should restrict ID to the Amur and Red-footed group, and the darker crown and lack of buff all the way up the belly rules out Western Red-footed Falcon.

Mr. Laux had spotted a red-footed falcon - Falco vespertinus - the first reported in the Western Hemisphere.

The Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus), formerly Western Red-footed Falcon, is a bird of prey.

RED-FOOTED FALCON Falco vespertinus.

PAGE A17 Landing on the Vineyard for Its Western Hemisphere Debut A bird-watcher on Martha's Vineyard has spotted a red-footed falcon, Falco vespertinus, the first reported in the Western Hemisphere.