Buckley's Forest-Falcon
NameBuckley's Forest-Falcon
Common NameBuckley's Forest-Falcon
Scientific NameMicrastur buckleyi
FamilyFalconidae
Wingspan (cm)50
Length (cm)34
Weight (g)200
Plumage DetailsAdults feature a dark slate-gray cap and upperparts, contrasting with a white throat and finely barred white and black underparts. The long dark tail has several narrow white bands, and the cere and legs are yellow.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a distinctive series of rapid, barking or cackling calls, often given from dense cover within the forest.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the eastern foothills and lower slopes of the Andes, ranging from southern Colombia through eastern Ecuador and Peru to northern Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesDark slate-gray cap, Finely barred white underparts, Long dark tail with narrow white bands, Yellow cere and legs, Secretive behavior in dense forest understory, Distinctive barking calls
Description
Buckley's Forest-Falcon is a secretive raptor of dense tropical forests, often heard more than seen. It is an agile hunter, typically found in the understory or mid-story, preying on small vertebrates. Its distinctive plumage and vocalizations aid in identification.
