About the Orange-breasted Falcon
The orange-breasted falcon is a bird of prey in the family Falconidae, the falcons and caracaras. It is found in southern Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Panama, and in all South American countries except Chile and Uruguay, though in Argentina only in the far northwest. Despite its wide range, it is scarce, and considered by IUCN to be Near Threatened.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae) |
| Species | Falco deiroleucus |
| Species Codes | orbfal1, OBFA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Orange-breasted Falcon belong to?
The Orange-breasted Falcon (Falco deiroleucus) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Orange-breasted Falcon?
The Orange-breasted Falcon is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Orange-breasted Falcon?
The orange-breasted falcon is a bird of prey in the family Falconidae, the falcons and caracaras. It is found in southern Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Panama, and in all South American countries except Chile and Uruguay, though in Argentina only in the far northwest. Despite its wide range, it is scar...
Where can I report a Orange-breasted Falcon sighting?
You can log sightings of Orange-breasted Falcon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code orbfal1, or on iNaturalist.
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