Black-thighed Falconet
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    Black-thighed Falconet

    Microhierax fringillarius

    Birds of Prey
    Least Concern

    Quick Facts

    Mass0.042 kg

    Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).

    The black-thighed falconet is one of the smallest birds of prey, typically measuring between 14–16 centimetres (5.5–6.3 in) long, with a 27–32 centimetres (11–13 in) wingspan, which is a size comparable to a typical sparrow. It is native to Brunei, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia, and vagrant to Sri Lanka.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Black-thighed Falconet. Sightings recorded in 83 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Southeast Asia
    Hutan Simpanan Kekal Ampang PechahCentral Peninsular Malaysia, Malaysia
    Rare
    Hutan Simpanan Kekal Bukit Bintang Kompartment 11Northern Peninsular Malaysia, Malaysia
    Rare
    Hutan Simpanan Kekal Kurong BatangNorthern Peninsular Malaysia, Malaysia
    Rare
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