Barred Forest-Falcon

Micrastur ruficollis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Falconiformes · Falconidae

About

The barred forest falcon is a species of bird of prey in subfamily Herpetotherinae of family Falconidae, the falcons and caracaras. It occurs from southern Mexico south through most of Central America and in every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay.

Fun Fact

It occurs from southern Mexico south through most of Central America and in every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in other kinds of forest and woodland, even relatively arid ones.

Diet

Feeds on lizards, small birds, mammals (mainly rodents and marsupials such as the Brazilian slender opossum, Marmosops paulensis), bats, snakes, and frogs.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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