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Plumbeous Forest-falcon
Micrastur plumbeus
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Vulnerable
Wingspan
34.6 cm
Weight
188.25 g
Family
Falconidae
Order
Falconiformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 34.6 cm | 13.6 in |
| Weight | 188.25 g | 6.64 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
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 plumbeus |
Distribution
Plumbeous Forest-falcon has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Plumbeous Forest-falcon endangered?
The Plumbeous Forest-falcon has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Plumbeous Forest-falcon nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Plumbeous Forest-falcon?
The Plumbeous Forest-falcon has a wingspan of 34.6 cm, weight of 188.25 g.
What order and family does the Plumbeous Forest-falcon belong to?
The Plumbeous Forest-falcon (Micrastur plumbeus) belongs to the order Falconiformes and the family Falconidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Falconidae family
African Hobby
Falco cuvierii
Least Concern
African Pygmy-falcon
Polihierax semitorquatus
Least Concern
American Kestrel
Falco sparverius
Least Concern
Amur Falcon
Falco amurensis
Least Concern
Aplomado Falcon
Falco femoralis
Least Concern
Australian Hobby
Falco longipennis
Least Concern
Banded Kestrel
Falco zoniventris
Least Concern
Barred Forest-falcon
Micrastur ruficollis
Least Concern