Collared Falconet
NameCollared Falconet
Common NameCollared Falconet
Scientific NameMicrohierax caerulescens
FamilyFalconidae
Wingspan (cm)31
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsAdults have a glossy black crown, a broad white supercilium extending to a white collar, and a black eye-stripe. The upperparts are dark grey to black, while the underparts are rich rufous, with a white vent and thighs. The tail is black with white barring on the outer feathers.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, rapid 'kili-kili-kili' or 'ki-ki-ki' call, often given in flight or when agitated.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayan foothills of northern India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh, extending through Southeast Asia to Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
Identifying Featuresvery small size for a raptor, distinctive black and white head pattern with a white collar, dark upperparts, rufous underparts, short, hooked bill
Description
This tiny raptor is characterized by its compact body and striking black, white, and rufous plumage. It is an agile hunter, often perching conspicuously on dead snags or exposed branches to scan for prey.
