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Barred Forest-falcon

Micrastur ruficollis

Least Concern
Envergadura
33,4 cm
Peso
206,16666666666666 g
Família
Falconidae
Ordem
Falconiformes

Sobre

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 33,4 cm 13.1 in
Peso 206,16666666666666 g 7.27 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: CV. Incubation: 33-35 days. Fledging: 35-44 days.

Tamanho da postura

2.6

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Falconiformes (Falcons)
Família Falconidae (Falcons & Caracaras)
Genus Micrastur
Espécies Micrastur ruficollis

Distribution

Barred Forest-falcon has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Presente Not recorded
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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Barred Forest-falcon endangered?
The Barred Forest-falcon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Barred Forest-falcon nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 33-35 days. Fledging: 35-44 days.
How big is the Barred Forest-falcon?
The Barred Forest-falcon has a wingspan of 33.4 cm, weight of 206.16666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Barred Forest-falcon belong to?
The Barred Forest-falcon (Micrastur ruficollis) belongs to the order Falconiformes and the family Falconidae.

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