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White-fronted Falconet

Microhierax latifrons · Species of bird
Order
Falconiformes
Codes
whffal1, WFFA

About the White-fronted Falconet

The white-fronted falconet, also called the Bornean falconet, is a species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae. Described by the British ornithologist Richard Bowdler Sharpe in 1879, it is endemic to Borneo, where it is found in Sarawak, Sabah, and extreme northeastern Kalimantan. An extremely small falcon, it is only 14–17 cm (5.5–6.7 in) long and weighs 35–65 g (1.2–2.3 oz), being the smallest species of falconet. It has glossy bluish-black upperparts, black flanks and outer thighs, and a black mask. The belly and vent are pale yellowish-brown, while the throat, cheeks, and breast are white. The species can be told apart from other falconets by the colour of its crown and forehead, which is white in males and reddish-brown in females. It has no subspecies.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderFalconiformes
FamilyFalcons and Caracaras (Falconidae)
SpeciesMicrohierax latifrons
Species Codeswhffal1, WFFA

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the White-fronted Falconet belong to?

The White-fronted Falconet (Microhierax latifrons) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.

How can I identify the White-fronted Falconet?

The white-fronted falconet, also called the Bornean falconet, is a species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae. Described by the British ornithologist Richard Bowdler Sharpe in 1879, it is endemic to Borneo, where it is found in Sarawak, Sabah, and extreme northeastern Kalimantan. An extremely ...

Where can I report a White-fronted Falconet sighting?

You can log sightings of White-fronted Falconet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whffal1, or on iNaturalist.