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Barred Forest-Falcon

Micrastur ruficollis · Falconidae · Falconiformes

Best monthsFeb–Mar · Octmost records
Records1,008in 1 country
Most seen inNicaragua1,008 records
Red ListLeast concernIUCN status
About

Barred Forest-Falcon in brief

The barred forest-falcon (Micrastur ruficollis) is a bird of the Falconidae family — species of bird.

In Nicaragua it has 1,008 published records. It is strongly seasonal: records peak in February, March and October and fall to their lowest in June and July.

Its global conservation status is least concern on the IUCN Red List.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

Nicaragua1,008 records · best Feb, Mar
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.

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