Black Thighed Falconet
Black-thighed falconet, Microhierax fringillarius, Helang Belalang,
This is one of the smallest birds of prey, typically measuring between 14–16 centimetres long, with a 27–32 centimetres wingspan, which is a size comparable to a typical sparrow. It is native to Brunei, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. The typical habitat is forest, forest edge and wooded open area.It can also frequently be found around human cultivation, villages, and near active slash-and-burn forest clearance; often by rivers, streams, and paddy fields. Falconet mainly feeds on insects, including moths, butterflies, dragonflies, alate termites and cicadas, occasional small birds, and lizards. Much of the prey is taken during quick flights from a perch.
Black Thighed Falconet
Black-thighed falconet, Microhierax fringillarius, Helang Belalang,
This is one of the smallest birds of prey, typically measuring between 14–16 centimetres long, with a 27–32 centimetres wingspan, which is a size comparable to a typical sparrow. It is native to Brunei, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. The typical habitat is forest, forest edge and wooded open area.It can also frequently be found around human cultivation, villages, and near active slash-and-burn forest clearance; often by rivers, streams, and paddy fields. Falconet mainly feeds on insects, including moths, butterflies, dragonflies, alate termites and cicadas, occasional small birds, and lizards. Much of the prey is taken during quick flights from a perch.