Barred Forest-falcon
Micrastur ruficollis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="micrastur-ruficollis"></birdfyi-bird>The Barred Forest-falcon (Micrastur ruficollis) is a bird species in the family Falconidae (falcons & caracaras), within the order Falconiformes (falcons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 33.4 cm and a weight of 206.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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
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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Similar Birds
Other species in the Falconidae family