Polihierax
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African Pygmy-falcon
(Polihierax semitorquatus) |
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Neohierax |
The pygmy-falcons, Polihierax, are a genus of bird of prey in the Falconidae family.
It contains the following species:
- African Pygmy-falcon (Polihierax semitorquatus)
- White-rumped Falcon or White-rumped Pygmy-falcon (Polihierax insignis) - sometimes separated in Neohierax