Pied Falconet
Microhierax melanoleucos
Least ConcernThe Pied 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
- Pied Falconet Range — Resident or seasonal range in open country, forest edges, cliffs, and coasts across the species' regional range
- Population
- ≈ 2M–20M