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Philippine falconet

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Kingdom
  
Order
  
Falconiformes

Genus
  
Higher classification
  
Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Scientific name
  
Microhierax erythrogenys

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Species

Philippine falconet Oriental Bird Club Image Database Philippine Falconet

Similar
  
Bird, Microhierax, White‑fronted falconet, Falconidae, Plumbeous forest falcon

The Philippine falconet (Microhierax erythrogenys) is a species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae. It is endemic to the Philippines. It is fairly common on Luzon, Mindanao, Mindoro and Visayas but is absent elsewhere.

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Habitat

Philippine falconet Oriental Bird Club Image Database Philippine Falconet

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland primary and secondary forests. Seen singly or in pairs, it perches on prominent branches on old dead trees from which it hawks for flying insects. It nests in old woodpecker holes.

Description

Philippine falconet Romy Ocon39s Wild Birds of the Philippines Philippine Falconet

The upperparts, flanks and thighs are a glossy blue-black, the underparts white and the beak and feet black. The call is a noisy `kek-kek-kek-kek` while diving for prey. It is about 15 cm in length.

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References

Philippine falconet Wikipedia


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