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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Falconiformes Falconidae

Barred Forest Falcon

Micrastur ruficollis

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
31–39 cm
Body Mass
177.6 g
Diet
Vertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 116

Apex raptor equipped with razor-sharp talons and curved beak, applying devastating dive kinetic energy (ATK 116).

DEF 74

Dense plumage insulation and vigilant aerial positioning reducing ground strike vulnerability (DEF 74).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

Niels Krabbe · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Middle America & South America: Southern Mexico to Northern Argentina Habitat: Forest & Woodland
6 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Micrastur ruficollis guerilla

    Mexico to Nicaragua

  • Micrastur ruficollis interstes

    Costa Rica to w Colombia and Ecuador

  • Micrastur ruficollis zonothorax

    e Colombia and n Venezuela s to Bolivia

  • Micrastur ruficollis concentricus

    s Venezuela, the Guianas and Amazonia

  • Micrastur ruficollis ruficollis

    e Brazil, Paraguay and n Argentina

  • Micrastur ruficollis olrogi

    nw Argentina

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Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Micrastur ruficollis

Which family does it belong to?

Caracaras, Falcons (Falconidae)

Where is it found?

Middle America & South America: Southern Mexico to Northern Argentina

Sources & credits

📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia

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