Pied Falconet
Microhierax melanoleucos
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderFalconiformes (Falcons and Caracaras)
- FamilyFalconidae (Falcons and Caracaras)
- GenusMicrohierax (Asian Falconets)
- SpeciesMicrohierax melanoleucos (Pied Falconet)
About the 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.
The pied falconet is a small black and white raptor, measuring between 7 and 7 ½ inches and weighing between 55 and 75 grams (2.6 oz). 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 black with white bars from below. The pied falconet displays no sexual dimorphism, and the juveniles strongly resemble adult males.
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Recent sightings of Pied Falconet in Cuc Phuong National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuc Phuong National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 2 | Namdapha National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 3 | Kaziranga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 4 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Pied Falconet in Cuc Phuong National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Pied Falconet sighting in Cuc Phuong National Park, based on 59 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Pied Falconet in Cuc Phuong National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Pied Falconet in Cuc Phuong National Park in our monthly data.