Order Falconiformes 64 species in 11 genera Size: Between 14 cm (Black-thighed Falconet, Microhierax fringillarius) y 60 cm (Gyrfalcon, Falco rusticolus. Distribution: All continents, salving Antarctica. Many species are sedentary and other ones are migratory (mainly in genus Falco). Habitat: Very varied, from dense tropical forests to deserts. Feeding: Large arthropodes and small vertebrates, almost always hunted alive. Some Caracaras are scavengers and also include vegetal items in the diet. Breeding: The majority of the species don't construct a nest, they lay the eggs in cavities, shelfs in rocks or in abandoned nests of other birds. Caracaras build a vegetal platform. Incubation 28-35 days. Nestling period 28-55 days. Threat status: 5 threatened species (1 Endangered and 4 Vulnerable). 2 species Extinct. [+info]