Falconet

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For other uses, see Falconet (disambiguation).

A falconet is a type of bird closely related to the falcons, including members of the genera Spiziapteryx and Microhierax in Falconidae.

The world's smallest carnivorous birds are the Black-thighed Falconet (Microhierax fringillarius) found throughout Southeast Asia, and the white-fronted falconet (Microhierax latifrons) on the island of Borneo. The average size is about 15 cm (6 in.), and weight 35 g (1.23 oz.).

The Spot-winged Falconet (Spiziapteryx circumcincta) inhabits the rather dry chaco and monte areas of Argentina where it is apparently rare.

Other falconets include:

  • Philippine falconet (Microhierax erythrogenys)
  • Collared falconet (Microhierax caerulescens)
  • Microhierax caerulescens burmanicus
  • Microhierax caerulescens caerulescens
  • Microhierax erythrogenys erythrogenys
  • Microhierax erythrogenys meridionalis
  • Pied falconet (Microhierax melanoleucos)
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