Collared Forest Falcon (Micrastur semitorquatus)
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Collared Forest Falcon

Micrastur semitorquatus (Vieillot, 1817)

622 gWeight

The collared forest falcon (Micrastur semitorquatus) is a species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae.

Busiest months: January–February · Most records: Costa Rica, Mexico, Belize

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: January–February · Most records: Costa Rica, Mexico, Belize

Collared Forest Falcon has been recorded at 653 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 20 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Canopy TowerPanama911 records
  2. PN Carara-Entrada principal [senderos Quebrada Bonita y Universal]Costa Rica850 records
  3. Estación Biológica La Selva-OTSCosta Rica753 records
More places
  1. Finca Rubel ChaimGuatemala743 records
  2. Rancho PrimaveraMexico697 records
  3. Black Rock LodgeBelize568 records
  4. Finca La GraciaGuatemala558 records
  5. Tárcoles – Tour en BoteCosta Rica468 records
  6. Cabañas San IsidroEcuador465 records
  7. Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education SocietyBelize453 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Costa RicaMexicoBelizePanamaGuatemalaEcuadorBrazilColombia

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The collared forest falcon (Micrastur semitorquatus) is a species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae. It is the largest member of the Micrastur genus and a common inhabitant of tropical rainforests in Latin America. Hiding in the dense forest canopy, they are a secretive bird often only recognized by their distinctive call.

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Questions

How big is the Collared Forest Falcon?

The Collared Forest Falcon weighs around 622 g.

Where does the Collared Forest Falcon live?

Its breeding range: Middle America, South America: central Mexico to northern Argentina. It is most often recorded in Costa Rica, Mexico and Belize.

When is the best time to see the Collared Forest Falcon?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January and February (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Collared Forest Falcon endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Collared Forest Falcon as Least Concern.

What does the Collared Forest Falcon eat?

Main food: Vertebrate prey.

What family is the Collared Forest Falcon in?

It belongs to the family Caracaras, Falcons (Falconidae), order Falconiformes.

At a glance

Weight
622 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Vertebrate prey
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
268 mm
Tail
280 mm
Bill
32 mm
Tarsus
83 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Middle America, South America: central Mexico to northern Argentina

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Caracaras, Falcons Falconidae
Genus
Micrastur

Other birds in the genus Micrastur

Collared Forest Falcon

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