About the Slaty-backed Forest-Falcon
The slaty-backed forest falcon is a species of bird of prey in subfamily Herpetotherinae of family Falconidae, the falcons, and caracaras. It is found in Costa Rica, Panama, and every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae) |
| Species | Micrastur mirandollei |
| Species Codes | sbffal1, SBFF |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Slaty-backed Forest-Falcon belong to?
The Slaty-backed Forest-Falcon (Micrastur mirandollei) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
How can I identify the Slaty-backed Forest-Falcon?
The slaty-backed forest falcon is a species of bird of prey in subfamily Herpetotherinae of family Falconidae, the falcons, and caracaras. It is found in Costa Rica, Panama, and every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay....
Where can I report a Slaty-backed Forest-Falcon sighting?
You can log sightings of Slaty-backed Forest-Falcon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sbffal1, or on iNaturalist.
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