Collared falconet (Microhierax caerulescens) Range: This species - TopicsExpress



          

Collared falconet (Microhierax caerulescens) Range: This species is found in from Nepal, southern China ans northern India, through Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar, and into southern Vietnam and Thailand. Size: This tiny falcon is 15-18 cm long and has a wingspan of 30-34 cm. They weigh 35-50 g. Habitat: The collared falconet is found in deciduous and evergreen forests, and in open woodlands, especially in forests clearing and along forest edges. They are present at altitudes of 200-800 m. They mainly feed on insects, especially butterflies, but also dragonflies, lantern flies, grasshoppers, beetles, and cicadas. They are also known to hunt small forest birds and lizards. At. Jim Corbett National Park. 15 th April 2014
Posted on: Fri, 02 May 2014 13:06:16 +0000

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