Slaty-backed Forest-falcon
A species of Forest Falcons Scientific name : Micrastur mirandollei Genus : Forest Falcons
Slaty-backed Forest-falcon, A species of Forest Falcons
Botanical name: Micrastur mirandollei
Genus: Forest Falcons
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Description
Photo By Charley Hesse TROPICAL BIRDING 
Description
The slaty-backed forest falcon (Micrastur mirandollei) is a species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is an active hunter that preys on birds, snakes, lizards, rodents, fish, and sometimes bats. Its call is different from that of other forest falcons, with 7-10 notes repeated in a series. 
Size
45 cm
Feeding Habits
Slaty-backed Forest-falcon primarily preys on birds like Dusky-faced Tanager and small reptiles such as lizards and snakes, employing stealthy hunting techniques to capture their prey.
Habitat
Slaty-backed Forest-falcon inhabits lowland tropical rainforests, favoring areas that are often less disturbed and commonly near streams or rivers. These birds are also found in tall secondary forests and, on occasion, in more open spaces. In regions shared with M. semitorquatus, slaty-backed Forest-falcon typically resides in the canopy or upper forest levels. However, slaty-backed Forest-falcon is predominantly an understorey dweller in other habitats. Its range is primarily from sea level to around 500 meters, with most sightings below 200 meters.
Dite type
Carnivorous
Photo By Charley Hesse TROPICAL BIRDING 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Diurnal Birds of Prey Family
Falcons and caracaras Genus
Forest Falcons Species
Slaty-backed Forest-falcon 
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