Guadalupe Caracara vs Barred Forest-falcon

Caracara lutosa compared with Micrastur ruficollis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Guadalupe Caracara Barred Forest-falcon
Scientific Name Caracara lutosa Micrastur ruficollis
Order Falconiformes Falconiformes
Family Falconidae Falconidae
Conservation Status Extinct Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan — 33.4 cm (13.1 in)
Weight — 206.16666666666666 g (7.27 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3 2.6
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Guadalupe Caracara only

None

Barred Forest-falcon only

Conservation Status

Extinct

Guadalupe Caracara

Least Concern

Barred Forest-falcon

About These Birds

Barred Forest-falcon

The Barred Forest-falcon is a small falcon of the family Falconidae found in tropical and subtropical forests from Mexico through South America. Weighing about 206.2g with a wingspan of 33.4cm, it has finely barred underparts and a short, rounded wing shape adapted for maneuvering through dense forest. It preys on lizards, small birds, and large insects.

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