About the Buckley's Forest-Falcon
The Buckley's Forest-Falcon (Micrastur buckleyi) is a species of bird in the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), within the order Falconiformes. This family contains 65 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code buffal1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae) |
| Species | Micrastur buckleyi |
| Species Codes | buffal1, BUFF, BFFA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Buckley's Forest-Falcon belong to?
The Buckley's Forest-Falcon (Micrastur buckleyi) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
How can I identify the Buckley's Forest-Falcon?
The Buckley's Forest-Falcon is a member of the Falcons and Caracaras family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Buckley's Forest-Falcon sighting?
You can log sightings of Buckley's Forest-Falcon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code buffal1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Falcons and Caracaras 65 species
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