Pygmy falcon
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The African pygmy falcon —or simply pygmy falcon—is a diminutive raptor native to eastern and southern Africa. It is the sole species in its monotypic genus, Polihierax. The pygmy falcon is the smalle
Polihierax semitorquatus Buffalo Springs National Park, Kenya 8
Polihierax semitorquatus
The male bird to the upper left has its face turned away, showing its white false "eye spots".
Illustration of male and female.
Falconinae
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Falconinae is a subfamily of falconid birds of prey that includes 44 species in five genera. It includes Microhierax, Polihierax, and Falco. Molecular data since 2015 has found support in the grouping
Pygmy falcon
…Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Falconiformes Family: Falconidae Subfamily: Falconinae Genus: Polihierax Kaup, 1847 Species: P. semitorquatus Binomial name Polihierax semitorquatus (Smith, A, 1836) The African pygmy falcon (Polihierax…
Common Kestrel