About the Plumbeous Forest Falcon
The plumbeous forest-falcon is a bird of prey in the family Falconidae only found in the Chocó region in Colombia and Ecuador. This rare bird has not been often spotted, which makes its study complicated. For a long time, it was considered to be part of the lined forest-falcons but it now known to be a species of its own. It is currently considered a vulnerable species because of the precarity of its habitat that is threatened by deforestation.
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The adult plumbeous forest-falcon has a grey back and a grey head with very bright orange legs and face. Their breast is barred and paler than their back, and their belly is more whitish towards the tail. This raptor has a black tail with a white tip and a white band in the middle, going across the whole width. Their irides are dark brown. The individuals are 30-34 cm (13 in) long and females are bigger than males. As a matter of fact, females weigh 180-213g and males weigh 172-188g. Voice: Two main types of vocalizations are known for this bird. They produce some yapping kew notes every 1.5 - 2.5s, as well as series of cah cah cah-cah-cah that may be sung by pairs. Three types of calls and songs are known for the forest falcons. The most common one is the "territorial advising song". The plumbeous forest-falcon repeat series of five notes to claim his territory.
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Where the Plumbeous Forest Falcon lives
When to see the Plumbeous Forest Falcon
Peak activity in August · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Buckley's Forest FalconMicrastur buckleyiBuckley's forest falcon is 41 to 51 cm (16 to 20 in) long.
Cryptic Forest FalconMicrastur mintoniThe cryptic forest falcon is a rarely spotted bird of prey.
Slaty-backed Forest FalconMicrastur mirandolleiThe slaty-backed forest falcon is 40 to 45 cm (16 to 18 in) long.
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