About the Collared Forest-Falcon
The collared forest falcon is a species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae. It is the largest member of the Micrastur genus and a common inhabitant of tropical rainforests in Latin America. Hiding in the dense forest canopy, they are a secretive bird often only recognized by their distinctive call. With a morphology or body type allowing them to be agile in their forested habitat, their diet comprises a wide variety of prey from smaller frogs to adult turkeys (2.7-3.2 kg).
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae) |
| Species | Micrastur semitorquatus |
| Species Codes | coffal1, COFF, CFFA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Collared Forest-Falcon belong to?
The Collared Forest-Falcon (Micrastur semitorquatus) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
How can I identify the Collared Forest-Falcon?
The collared forest falcon is a species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae. It is the largest member of the Micrastur genus and a common inhabitant of tropical rainforests in Latin America. Hiding in the dense forest canopy, they are a secretive bird often only recognized by their distinctive ...
Where can I report a Collared Forest-Falcon sighting?
You can log sightings of Collared Forest-Falcon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code coffal1, or on iNaturalist.
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