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Slaty-backed Forest-falcon
Micrastur mirandollei
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Least Concern
Wingspan
46.4 cm
Weight
506.5 g
Family
Falconidae
Order
Falconiformes
The Slaty-backed Forest-falcon (Micrastur mirandollei) is a bird species in the family Falconidae (falcons & caracaras), within the order Falconiformes (falcons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 46.4 cm and a weight of 506.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 46.4 cm | 18.3 in |
| Weight | 506.5 g | 17.87 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes (Falcons) |
| Family | Falconidae (Falcons & Caracaras) |
| Genus | Micrastur |
| Species | Micrastur mirandollei |
Distribution
Slaty-backed Forest-falcon has been recorded in 4 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Slaty-backed Forest-falcon endangered?
The Slaty-backed Forest-falcon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Slaty-backed Forest-falcon nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Slaty-backed Forest-falcon?
The Slaty-backed Forest-falcon has a wingspan of 46.4 cm, weight of 506.5 g.
What order and family does the Slaty-backed Forest-falcon belong to?
The Slaty-backed Forest-falcon (Micrastur mirandollei) belongs to the order Falconiformes and the family Falconidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Falconidae family
African Hobby
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African Pygmy-falcon
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American Kestrel
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Least Concern
Amur Falcon
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Least Concern
Aplomado Falcon
Falco femoralis
Least Concern
Australian Hobby
Falco longipennis
Least Concern
Banded Kestrel
Falco zoniventris
Least Concern
Barred Forest-falcon
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Least Concern