About the Buckley's Forest-Falcon
Buckley's forest falcon, also called lesser collared forest-falcon and Traylor's forest-falcon, is a species of bird of prey in subfamily Herpetotherinae of family Falconidae, the falcons and caracaras. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, and possibly Colombia and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
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?
Buckley's forest falcon, also called lesser collared forest-falcon and Traylor's forest-falcon, is a species of bird of prey in subfamily Herpetotherinae of family Falconidae, the falcons and caracaras. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, and possibly Colombia and Venezuela....
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.
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