About the Pied Falconet
The pied falconet, is a species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae. It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Hong Kong, India, Laos, and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is temperate forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae) |
| Species | Microhierax melanoleucos |
| Species Codes | piefal2, PIFA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pied Falconet belong to?
The Pied Falconet (Microhierax melanoleucos) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
How can I identify the Pied Falconet?
The pied falconet, is a species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae. It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Hong Kong, India, Laos, and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is temperate forests....
Where can I report a Pied Falconet sighting?
You can log sightings of Pied Falconet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code piefal2, or on iNaturalist.
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