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Slaty-backed Forest-Falcon
- Scientific name
- Micrastur mirandollei
- Family
- Falconidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Pointed
- Tail shape
- Rounded
Where it came from
The Slaty-backed Forest-falcon is a raptor native to the lowland rainforests of the Neotropics, ranging from Costa Rica through the Amazon basin. Scientifically described as Micrastur mirandollei, it occupies a specialized ecological niche within the dense forest understory, relying on its pointed wings and rounded tail for high-speed maneuverability through thick vegetation rather than soaring in open skies.
First identified in the 19th century, the species is named after the French naturalist Jean-Baptiste-Henri-Joseph de Mirandolle. The bird is known for its distinctive vocalizations and secretive behavior, which have historically made it a challenging subject for field researchers and ornithological illustrators alike, often requiring patient observation to document its subtle plumage patterns.
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