Adult © Rolando Tomas Pasos Pérez eBird S58506665 Macaulay Library ML 170617181
Juvenile © Andres Vasquez Noboa
Adult © João Gava Just
Juvenile © Nick Pulcinella
Adult © Wade Nolan
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Juvenile © Carlos Caballero

Barred Forest Falcon Micrastur ruficollis

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Identification

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Retiring and rarely seen raptor of humid forest in lowlands and foothills. Usually detected by sharp, barking call given mainly early and late in the day. Does not soar. Most likely encountered sitting quietly at middle to low levels inside the forest. Adult has orange-yellow facial skin and pale eyes. Immature is creamy below, often with some dark barring. Note the long yellow legs.

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