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Scientific name:
Micrastur
semitorquatus |
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Family Name:
Falconidae |
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Are they endangered?
No, they are not endangered. (ICUN Red list: Least Concern) |
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What are their
past/present problems?
There are no current problems. |
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What do they look
like?
These birds have black backs and wings. Their tails are black
with white stripes. Their legs and
beaks are yellow. Their
eyes are circled with yellow. |
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How big are they?
These birds are about 22-24 inches long. If they fully spread
them out, their wings would be about 2 ½ - 3 feet wide. |
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How many eggs do they
lay?
Females lay 2 beige/brown eggs once a year. They hatch in 28
34 days. |
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How long do the
fledglings stay in the nest?
They usually use already made nests in holes in trees. The
young birds (chicks) stay in the nest for 4 weeks. |
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When do they hunt?
They hunt during the day. (diurnal) |
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What do they eat?
They eat birds, mammals, and lizards. |
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Where do they live?
They are found in Brazil, U.S., Venezuela, Panama, Guatemala, El
Salvador, Argentina, and Mexico. |
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What kind of place do
they like to live in?
These birds like really thick forests. If there is an open
area, they will fly around it, staying close to the edge of the
forest. |
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Interesting facts:
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One of their calls sounds like laughing. |
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These birds do not migrate. |
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These birds can easily fly through lots of trees. |
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These birds hear very well. |
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