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Black-thighed Falconet (Microhierax fringillarius)

Black-thighed Falconet (Microhierax fringillarius)
Black-thighed Falconet (Microhierax fringillarius)
Black-thighed Falconet (Microhierax fringillarius)
Black-thighed Falconet (Microhierax fringillarius)
Black-thighed Falconet (Microhierax fringillarius)
Black-thighed Falconet (Microhierax fringillarius)

About Black-thighed Falconet (Microhierax fringillarius)

  • Kingdom: Animals
  • Phylum: Chordates
  • Class: Birds
  • Order: Pelicans
  • Family: Falcons and Caracaras

The black-thighed falconet is one of the smallest birds of prey, typically measuring between 14–16 centimetres (5.5–6.3 in) long, with a 27–32 centimetres (11–13 in) wingspan, which is a size comparable to a typical sparrow. It is native to Brunei, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia, and vagrant to Sri Lanka.

Source: Wikipedia

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