About the Philippine Falconet
The Philippine falconet is a species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae, genus Microhierax. It is endemic to the lowland forests of Philippines, and can often be seen near open forest edges hunting flying insects. Philippine falconets nest in woodpecker holes of dead trees, and can be seen fairly commonly within their suitable habitats. Although the Philippine falconet population is declining due to habitat loss, it is still evaluated as "Least Concern" globally.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae) |
| Species | Microhierax erythrogenys |
| Species Codes | phifal1, PHFA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Philippine Falconet belong to?
The Philippine Falconet (Microhierax erythrogenys) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
How can I identify the Philippine Falconet?
The Philippine falconet is a species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae, genus Microhierax. It is endemic to the lowland forests of Philippines, and can often be seen near open forest edges hunting flying insects. Philippine falconets nest in woodpecker holes of dead trees, and can be seen fai...
Where can I report a Philippine Falconet sighting?
You can log sightings of Philippine Falconet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code phifal1, or on iNaturalist.
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