About the Cryptic Forest-Falcon
The cryptic forest falcon is a species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae. It is found in the southeastern Amazon rainforest in Brazil and Bolivia. While uncommon in its Amazonian range, it remains widespread and is therefore rated as least concern by BirdLife International and IUCN. Unlike the lined forest falcon, with which it has long been confused in a cryptic species complex, adult cryptic forest falcons only have a single white tail-band.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae) |
| Species | Micrastur mintoni |
| Species Codes | cryfof1, CRFF, CFFA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cryptic Forest-Falcon belong to?
The Cryptic Forest-Falcon (Micrastur mintoni) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
How can I identify the Cryptic Forest-Falcon?
The cryptic forest falcon is a species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae. It is found in the southeastern Amazon rainforest in Brazil and Bolivia. While uncommon in its Amazonian range, it remains widespread and is therefore rated as least concern by BirdLife International and IUCN. Unlike th...
Where can I report a Cryptic Forest-Falcon sighting?
You can log sightings of Cryptic Forest-Falcon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cryfof1, or on iNaturalist.
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