About the Barred Forest-Falcon
The barred forest falcon is a species of bird of prey in subfamily Herpetotherinae of family Falconidae, the falcons and caracaras. It occurs from southern Mexico south through most of Central America and in every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae) |
| Species | Micrastur ruficollis |
| Species Codes | baffal1, BAFF, BFFA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Barred Forest-Falcon belong to?
The Barred Forest-Falcon (Micrastur ruficollis) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
How can I identify the Barred Forest-Falcon?
The barred forest falcon is a species of bird of prey in subfamily Herpetotherinae of family Falconidae, the falcons and caracaras. It occurs from southern Mexico south through most of Central America and in every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay....
Where can I report a Barred Forest-Falcon sighting?
You can log sightings of Barred Forest-Falcon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code baffal1, or on iNaturalist.
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