Birds of Colombia - Micrastur


Buckley's Forest Falcon (Micrastur buckleyi) Peru
Photograph by Dan Bormann © All Rights Reserved.

Most similar to the [Slaty-backed Forest Falcon] (two white-breasted species), but note white face.


Lined Forest Falcon (Micrastur gilvicollis) Pantiacolla Ridge, Madre de Dios, Peru Grey on back with thin horizontal barring in front (not seen well here). 35 cm.
Photograph by Graham Montgomery © All Rights Reserved.

At 35 cm., among the smallest forest falcons. Similar to [Barred Forest Falcon], but less barred, and note pale eye (ProAves).


Slaty-backed Forest Falcon (Micrastur mirandollei) Immature Panama Rainforest Discover Center, Colón province, Panama
Photograph by Tropical Birding (Nick Athanas) © All Rights Reserved.

No Image
Plumbeous Forest Falcon (Micrastur plumbeus) Vulnerable


Barred Forest Falcon (Micrastur ruficollis interstes) Male Costa Rica


Barred Forest Falcon (Micrastur ruficollis) Female Image credit: http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/35245707
Photograph by Prints Copyright and usage info This work is in the public domain in its country of origin and other countries and areas where the copyright term is the author's life plus 100 years or less.

At 38 cm., among the smaller forest falcons.


Collared Forest Falcon (Micrastur semitorquatus naso) Costa Rica
Photograph by Jorge Obando Gutierrez © Copyrighted, All Rights Reserved.

A large hawk-sized forest falcon. Frequently heard, and calls at night as well.