The Pied Falconet is a striking, tiny raptor found in parts of Southeast Asia, characterized by its contrasting black and white plumage. It hunts insects and small birds with remarkable agility.
Where to spot
Open woodlands, forest edges, and cultivated areas with scattered trees in parts of China, Laos, and Vietnam.
How to spot
Identify by its distinctive black and white plumage. Look for its tiny size and upright posture on exposed branches. Listen for its high-pitched calls.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours. Often observed perched conspicuously in the upper canopy. Observable year-round.
Where to spot
Open woodlands, forest edges, and cultivated areas with scattered trees in parts of China, Laos, and Vietnam.
How to spot
Identify by its distinctive black and white plumage. Look for its tiny size and upright posture on exposed branches. Listen for its high-pitched calls.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours. Often observed perched conspicuously in the upper canopy. Observable year-round.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This falconet is known to be quite bold despite its size, often hunting from exposed perches and making rapid, acrobatic flights to catch prey.
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