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Microhierax
The typical falconets, ''Microhierax'', are a bird of prey genus in the family (biology), 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 (naturalist), 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 Species description, formally describe the species under the binomial nomenclature, binomial name ''Falco cærulescens'' In 1760 the French naturalist Mathurin Jacques Brisson also used Edwards' publication to describe ... [...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 ''Microhierax'', 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 and 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. The upper parts, including the crown, are completely black. The primaries are black with white wing bars. Its long tail has black upper parts and is ... [...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] |
