Latin Etymology: Micrastur ("little goshawk") semitorquatus ("half collared")
Calling Collared Forest Falcon (Micrastur semitorquatus) at Tarcoles, Costa Rica - November 2025
Featured Subspecies: Micrastur semitorquatus semitorquatus
Weight: 460-940g / Length: 46-58cm / Wingspan: 72-86cm
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Least Concern
The largest of the forest falcons, collared forest falcons have are agile hunters who have facial discs similar to owls and harriers to aid in them hearing potential prey, which is primarily small mammals and birds. They inhabit a wide range of forest types including mangroves and rain forest and are believed to have territories of approximately 100 km2 where they communicate via low calls capable of carrying many miles.
Related Species:
Order: Falconiformes
Family: Falconidae
Genus: Micrastur
SUBSPECIES: M. s. nasi, M. s. semitorquatus
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Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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