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Microhierax latifrons
Also known as the Bornean Falconet, it is the world's smallest bird-of-prey! It grows up to 15cm tall only.
roadside in a primary mix secondary forest
Another holder for that record size is the Black-thighed falconet which is the same size too. It was looking down at us as we did our rescued snake release work.
Spotted on Nov 16, 2020
Submitted on Nov 19, 2020
4 Comments
Thanks Neil. Now you know about it :-)
Incredible spotting! I've never heard of the species before. Thanks for the introduction :)
You are welcome Jae. It is still a great hunter indeed whatever the size is.
Awesome spotting, ChunXingWong. It might be the smallest bird of prey, its talons still look menacing. Thank you for sharing this.