About the Lined Forest-Falcon
The Lined Forest-Falcon (Micrastur gilvicollis) is a species of bird in the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), within the order Falconiformes. This family contains 65 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code liffal1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae) |
| Species | Micrastur gilvicollis |
| Species Codes | liffal1, LIFF, LFFA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lined Forest-Falcon belong to?
The Lined Forest-Falcon (Micrastur gilvicollis) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
How can I identify the Lined Forest-Falcon?
The Lined Forest-Falcon is a member of the Falcons and Caracaras family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Lined Forest-Falcon sighting?
You can log sightings of Lined Forest-Falcon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code liffal1, or on iNaturalist.