About the Plumbeous Forest-Falcon
The plumbeous forest-falcon is a bird of prey in the family Falconidae only found in the Chocó region in Colombia and Ecuador. This rare bird has not been often spotted, which makes its study complicated. For a long time, it was considered to be part of the lined forest-falcons but it now known to be a species of its own. It is currently considered a vulnerable species because of the precarity of its habitat that is threatened by deforestation.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae) |
| Species | Micrastur plumbeus |
| Species Codes | plffal1, PFFA, PLFF |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Plumbeous Forest-Falcon belong to?
The Plumbeous Forest-Falcon (Micrastur plumbeus) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Plumbeous Forest-Falcon?
The Plumbeous Forest-Falcon is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Plumbeous Forest-Falcon?
The plumbeous forest-falcon is a bird of prey in the family Falconidae only found in the Chocó region in Colombia and Ecuador. This rare bird has not been often spotted, which makes its study complicated. For a long time, it was considered to be part of the lined forest-falcons but it now known to b...
Where can I report a Plumbeous Forest-Falcon sighting?
You can log sightings of Plumbeous Forest-Falcon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code plffal1, or on iNaturalist.
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