Collared Falconet
Microhierax caerulescens
The Collared Falconet (Microhierax caerulescens) is a rare falcons and caracara found in 9 countries, weighing about 39 g. The collared falconet is a species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae.
About the Collared Falconet
The collared falconet is a species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae.
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How to identify it
The collared falconet is a very small falcon, shrike-like in shape, mainly pied and having bold white supercilia and collar, with relatively heavy double-toothed bill. It has shortish wings, a medium-length tail, strong half-feathered legs, and powerful feet. It perches conspicuously on top or edge of tree or bush, often on dead twig, frequently bobbing head and slowly moving tail up and down; wing-tips less than half down tail. Sexes are similar.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in December. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Collared Falconet?
- The collared falconet is a very small falcon, shrike-like in shape, mainly pied and having bold white supercilia and collar, with relatively heavy double-toothed bill. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Collared Falconet?
- The Collared Falconet is a small sized bird weighing about 39 g.
- Where can you see a Collared Falconet?
- The Collared Falconet occurs in 9 countries, including India, Cambodia, Nepal, Vietnam and China.
- What birds look similar to a Collared Falconet?
- The Collared Falconet is most easily confused with the Black-thighed Falconet, the Philippine Falconet and the Pied Falconet.
- Is the Collared Falconet endangered?
- The Collared Falconet is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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