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The pied falconet, (Microhierax melanoleucos) 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.
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Species: | M. melanoleucos |
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Microhierax melanoleucos (Blyth, 1843) | |
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Microhierax melanoleucus (Blyth, 1843) [orth. error] |
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These raptors belong to the genus Microheriax, which includes the smallest bird of prey species in the world. The Pied falconet, also known as the White-legged falconet[2], is black and white which nest in old woodpecker holes. It is a species of least concerns because of its large home range and stable population size. [3]