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Microhierax
The typical falconets, ''Microhierax'', are a bird of prey genus in the family Falconidae. They are found in southeast Asia and the smallest members of Falconiformes, averaging about in length and in weight. The smallest members of the genus are the relatively widespread black-thighed falconet, and the white-fronted falconet on the island of Borneo. Taxonomy and systematics The first description by a European ornithologist of a falconet from this group was published by George Edwards in 1750, as "the little black and orange colour'd Indian hawk". It was from a specimen that had been collected in Bengal and sent to the King's physician, Dr Mead. In 1758 Carl Linnaeus used the illustration and description by Edwards to formally describe the species under the binomial name ''Falco cærulescens'' In 1760 the French naturalist Mathurin Jacques Brisson also used Edwards' publication to describe '. Although the white collar was not mentioned, the English ornithologist Richard Bowdl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pied Falconet
The pied falconet, (''Microhierax melanoleucos'') is a species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae. It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Hong Kong, India, Laos, and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is temperate forests. These raptors belong to the genus ''Microheriax'', which includes the smallest bird of prey species in the world. The pied falconet, also known as the white-legged falconet, nests in old woodpecker cavities. The species is listed as least concern because of its large home range and stable population size. Description The pied falconet is a small black and white raptor, measuring between 7-7 ½ inches and weighing between 55 and 75 g. However it is still larger than the other members of the genus ''Microhierax''. Its face is white with a prominent black patch covering the eyes reaching to the ear coverts with a yellowish beak. The upper parts, including the crown, are completely black. The primaries are black with white wing bars. Its long tail has black up ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine Falconet
The Philippine falconet (''Microhierax erythrogenys'') is a species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae, genus ''Microhierax''. It is endemic to the lowland forests of Philippines, and can often be seen near open forest edges hunting flying insects. Philippine falconets nest in woodpecker holes of dead trees, and can be seen fairly commonly within their suitable habitats. Although the Philippine falconet population is declining due to habitat loss, it is still evaluated as "Least Concern" globally. Description The Philippine falconet has a length of 15 – 18 cm, a wingspan of 32 – 37 cm, and a body mass of 37 – 52 g. Compared to other members in the Falconidae family, it is extremely small. Philippine falconet has a plumage coloration of black and white. It has uniformly black upperparts from head to tail, and white underparts from cheek to lower neck, with a washed buff belly. The underwing converts are black, and the flight feathers are inconspicuously barre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Microhierax
The typical falconets, ''Microhierax'', are a bird of prey genus in the family Falconidae. They are found in southeast Asia and the smallest members of Falconiformes, averaging about in length and in weight. The smallest members of the genus are the relatively widespread black-thighed falconet, and the white-fronted falconet on the island of Borneo. Taxonomy and systematics The first description by a European ornithologist of a falconet from this group was published by George Edwards in 1750, as "the little black and orange colour'd Indian hawk". It was from a specimen that had been collected in Bengal and sent to the King's physician, Dr Mead. In 1758 Carl Linnaeus used the illustration and description by Edwards to formally describe the species under the binomial name ''Falco cærulescens'' In 1760 the French naturalist Mathurin Jacques Brisson also used Edwards' publication to describe '. Although the white collar was not mentioned, the English ornithologist Richard Bowdl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Microhierax Fringillarius 112598890
The typical falconets, ''Microhierax'', are a bird of prey genus in the family Falconidae. They are found in southeast Asia and the smallest members of Falconiformes, averaging about in length and in weight. The smallest members of the genus are the relatively widespread black-thighed falconet, and the white-fronted falconet on the island of Borneo. Taxonomy and systematics The first description by a European ornithologist of a falconet from this group was published by George Edwards in 1750, as "the little black and orange colour'd Indian hawk". It was from a specimen that had been collected in Bengal and sent to the King's physician, Dr Mead. In 1758 Carl Linnaeus used the illustration and description by Edwards to formally describe the species under the binomial name ''Falco cærulescens'' In 1760 the French naturalist Mathurin Jacques Brisson also used Edwards' publication to describe '. Although the white collar was not mentioned, the English ornithologist Richard Bowdl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White-fronted Falconet (13970618760)
The white-fronted falconet (''Microhierax latifrons''), also called the Bornean falconet, is a species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae. Described by the British ornithologist Richard Bowdler Sharpe in 1879, it is endemic to Borneo, where it is found in Sarawak, Sabah, and extreme northeastern Kalimantan. An extremely small falcon, it is only long and weighs , being the smallest species of falconet. It has glossy bluish-black , black and outer thighs, and a black mask. The belly and are pale yellowish-brown, while the throat, cheeks, and breast are white. The species can be told apart from other falconets by the colour of its and forehead, which is white in males and reddish-brown in females. It has no subspecies. The species inhabits open forests, forest edges, clearings with dead trees, and cultivated regions with interspersed trees, and rarely in mangrove forests. It mainly eats insects, although it has also been reported hunting birds. The breeding season lasts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White-fronted Falconet
The white-fronted falconet (''Microhierax latifrons''), also called the Bornean falconet, is a species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae. Described by the British ornithologist Richard Bowdler Sharpe in 1879, it is endemic to Borneo, where it is found in Sarawak, Sabah, and extreme northeastern Kalimantan. An extremely small falcon, it is only long and weighs , being the smallest species of falconet. It has glossy bluish-black , black and outer thighs, and a black mask. The belly and are pale yellowish-brown, while the throat, cheeks, and breast are white. The species can be told apart from other falconets by the colour of its and forehead, which is white in males and reddish-brown in females. It has no subspecies. The species inhabits open forests, forest edges, clearings with dead trees, and cultivated regions with interspersed trees, and rarely in mangrove forests. It mainly eats insects, although it has also been reported hunting birds. The breeding season lasts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White-fronted Falconet
The white-fronted falconet (''Microhierax latifrons''), also called the Bornean falconet, is a species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae. Described by the British ornithologist Richard Bowdler Sharpe in 1879, it is endemic to Borneo, where it is found in Sarawak, Sabah, and extreme northeastern Kalimantan. An extremely small falcon, it is only long and weighs , being the smallest species of falconet. It has glossy bluish-black , black and outer thighs, and a black mask. The belly and are pale yellowish-brown, while the throat, cheeks, and breast are white. The species can be told apart from other falconets by the colour of its and forehead, which is white in males and reddish-brown in females. It has no subspecies. The species inhabits open forests, forest edges, clearings with dead trees, and cultivated regions with interspersed trees, and rarely in mangrove forests. It mainly eats insects, although it has also been reported hunting birds. The breeding season lasts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black-thighed Falconet
The black-thighed falconet (''Microhierax fringillarius'') is one of the smallest birds of prey, typically measuring between long, with a wingspan, which is a size comparable to a typical sparrow.Raptors of the World by Ferguson-Lees, Christie, Franklin, Mead & Burton. Houghton Mifflin (2001)828-829, It is native to Brunei Darussalam, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia, and vagrant to Sri Lanka. Taxonomy and systematics Thomas Horsfield described to the Linnean Society of London in 1820 a Javan variety of ''Falco cærulescens'' (the collared falconet). He noted that "the Javan specimens are somewhat smaller, and differently marked" than the Bengal specimen which had been described by John Edwards in 1750. A fuller description was published in his 1824 book, ''Zoological Researches in Java''. Also in 1824, Drapiez published the name ''Falco fringillarius'', and Vigors proposed the genus ''Ierax'' or ''Hierax''. Description This is a minute, shrike-like f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Falconidae
The falcons and caracaras are around 60 species of diurnal birds of prey that make up the family Falconidae (representing all extant species in the order Falconiformes). The family is divided into three subfamilies, Herpetotherinae, which includes the laughing falcon and forest falcons, Polyborinae, which includes the caracaras, '' Spiziapteryx'' and Falconinae, the falcons and kestrels (''Falco'') and falconets (''Microhierax''). Description Falcons and caracaras are small to medium-sized birds of prey, ranging in size from the black-thighed falconet, which can weigh as little as , to the gyrfalcon, which can weigh as much as . They have strongly hooked bills, sharply curved talons and excellent eyesight. The plumage is usually composed of browns, whites, chestnut, black and grey, often with barring of patterning. There is little difference in the plumage of males and females, although a few species have some sexual dimorphism in boldness of plumage. Distribution and habit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black-thighed Falconet
The black-thighed falconet (''Microhierax fringillarius'') is one of the smallest birds of prey, typically measuring between long, with a wingspan, which is a size comparable to a typical sparrow.Raptors of the World by Ferguson-Lees, Christie, Franklin, Mead & Burton. Houghton Mifflin (2001)828-829, It is native to Brunei Darussalam, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia, and vagrant to Sri Lanka. Taxonomy and systematics Thomas Horsfield described to the Linnean Society of London in 1820 a Javan variety of ''Falco cærulescens'' (the collared falconet). He noted that "the Javan specimens are somewhat smaller, and differently marked" than the Bengal specimen which had been described by John Edwards in 1750. A fuller description was published in his 1824 book, ''Zoological Researches in Java''. Also in 1824, Drapiez published the name ''Falco fringillarius'', and Vigors proposed the genus ''Ierax'' or ''Hierax''. Description This is a minute, shrike-like f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Collared Falconet
The collared falconet (''Microhierax caerulescens'') is a species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae. It is found in the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia, ranging across Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is temperate forest, often on the edges of broadleaf forest. It is long. Rapid wingbeats are interspersed with long glides. When perched, it is described as being "rather shrikelike". Taxonomy and systematics The first description by a European ornithologist was published by George Edwards in 1750, as "the little black and orange colour'd Indian hawk". It was from a specimen that had been collected in Bengal and sent to the king's physician, Dr Mead. In 1758 the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus used the illustration and description by Edwards to formally describe the species under the binomial name ''Falco cærulescens'' In 1760 the French naturalist Mathurin Jacques Brisson also us ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Microhierax Caerulescens
The collared falconet (''Microhierax caerulescens'') is a species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae. It is found in the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia, ranging across Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is temperate forest, often on the edges of broadleaf forest. It is long. Rapid wingbeats are interspersed with long glides. When perched, it is described as being "rather shrikelike". Taxonomy and systematics The first description by a European ornithologist was published by George Edwards in 1750, as "the little black and orange colour'd Indian hawk". It was from a specimen that had been collected in Bengal and sent to the king's physician, Dr Mead. In 1758 the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus used the illustration and description by Edwards to formally describe the species under the binomial name ''Falco cærulescens'' In 1760 the French naturalist Mathurin Jacques Brisson also used ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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