Collared Forest-Falcon
Micrastur semitorquatus
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Birds
The collared forest falcon 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. With a morphology or body type allowing them to be agile in their forested habitat, their diet comprises a wide variety of prey from smaller frogs to adult turkeys (2.7-3.2 kg).
Classification
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Falconiformes
- Family
- Falconidae
- Genus
- Micrastur