About the Spot-winged Falconet
The spot-winged falconet is a species of bird of prey in subfamily Falconinae of family Falconidae, the falcons and caracaras. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, and possibly Uruguay.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae) |
| Species | Spiziapteryx circumcincta |
| Species Codes | spwfal2, SWFA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spot-winged Falconet belong to?
The Spot-winged Falconet (Spiziapteryx circumcincta) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
How can I identify the Spot-winged Falconet?
The spot-winged falconet is a species of bird of prey in subfamily Falconinae of family Falconidae, the falcons and caracaras. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, and possibly Uruguay....
Where can I report a Spot-winged Falconet sighting?
You can log sightings of Spot-winged Falconet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spwfal2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Falcons and Caracaras 65 species
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Quick Stats
Falconiformes
Order
65
Species in Family
392
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