Microhierax
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The typical falconets, Microhierax, are a genus
of bird of prey
in the Falconidae
family
.
The world's smallest carnivorous birds are the Black-thighed Falconet
found throughout Southeast Asia
, and the White-fronted Falconet
on the island of Borneo
. The average size is about 15 cm (6 in.), and weight 35 g (1.23 oz.).
Species:
Genus
In biology, a genus is a low-level taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms, which is an example of definition by genus and differentia...
of bird of prey
Bird of prey
Birds of prey are birds that hunt for food primarily on the wing, using their keen senses, especially vision. They are defined as birds that primarily hunt vertebrates, including other birds. Their talons and beaks tend to be relatively large, powerful and adapted for tearing and/or piercing flesh....
in the Falconidae
Falconidae
The falcons and caracaras are around 60 species of diurnal birds of prey that make up the family Falconidae. The family is divided into two subfamiles, Polyborinae, which includes the caracaras and forest falcons, and Falconinae, the falcons, kestrels and falconets.-Description:Falcons and...
family
Family (biology)
In biological classification, family is* a taxonomic rank. Other well-known ranks are life, domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, genus, and species, with family fitting between order and genus. As for the other well-known ranks, there is the option of an immediately lower rank, indicated by the...
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The world's smallest carnivorous birds are the Black-thighed Falconet
Black-thighed Falconet
The Black-thighed Falconet is one of the smallest birds of prey, typically measuring between long. It is native to Brunei Darussalam, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia....
found throughout Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia, South-East Asia, South East Asia or Southeastern Asia is a subregion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are geographically south of China, east of India, west of New Guinea and north of Australia. The region lies on the intersection of geological plates, with heavy seismic...
, and the White-fronted Falconet
White-fronted Falconet
The White-fronted Falconet, Fauconnet De Bornéo, Falconete De Borneo, or Halconcito De Borneo is a species of bird of prey in the Falconidae family.It is found in Malaysia and Brunei....
on the island of Borneo
Borneo
Borneo is the third largest island in the world and is located north of Java Island, Indonesia, at the geographic centre of Maritime Southeast Asia....
. The average size is about 15 cm (6 in.), and weight 35 g (1.23 oz.).
Species:
- Collared FalconetCollared FalconetThe Collared Falconet is a species of bird of prey in the Falconidae family.It is found in the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia, ranging across Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam.Its natural habitat is temperate forests.-References:* BirdLife...
, Microhierax caerulescens - Black-thighed FalconetBlack-thighed FalconetThe Black-thighed Falconet is one of the smallest birds of prey, typically measuring between long. It is native to Brunei Darussalam, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia....
, Microhierax fringillarius - White-fronted FalconetWhite-fronted FalconetThe White-fronted Falconet, Fauconnet De Bornéo, Falconete De Borneo, or Halconcito De Borneo is a species of bird of prey in the Falconidae family.It is found in Malaysia and Brunei....
, Microhierax latifrons - Philippine FalconetPhilippine FalconetThe Philippine Falconet is a species of bird of prey in the Falconidae family.It is endemic to the Philippines.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.-References:...
, Microhierax erythrogenys - Pied FalconetPied FalconetThe Pied Falconet, Fauconnet Noir-et-blanc, or Falconete Pío is a species of bird of prey in the Falconidae family.It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Hong Kong, India, Laos, and Vietnam....
, Microhierax melanoleucus