Collared Falconet

Microhierax caerulescens

Least Concern

The Collared Falconet is a falconid raptor of open country, forest edges, cliffs, and coasts across the species' regional range. It hunts from fast flight or exposed perches, taking birds, insects, bats, or small mammals. Strong pointed wings, keen eyesight, and bold territorial behavior help it exploit cliffs, trees, grasslands, farms, wetlands, or coastlines depending on the species.

Family
Falconidae
Range
Collared Falconet Range — Resident or seasonal range in open country, forest edges, cliffs, and coasts across the species' regional range
Population
≈ 2M–20M
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