Merlin vs Barred Forest-falcon

Falco columbarius comparé à Micrastur ruficollis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Merlin Barred Forest-falcon
Nom scientifique Falco columbarius Micrastur ruficollis
Ordre Falconiformes Falconiformes
Famille Falconidae Falconidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 39,9 cm (15.7 in) 33,4 cm (13.1 in)
Poids 193,0 g (6.81 oz) 206,16666666666666 g (7.27 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 3-6 2.6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Merlin only

Barred Forest-falcon only

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Merlin

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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