The White-fronted Falconet is a miniature raptor endemic to the island of Borneo, distinguished by its white forehead and its agile hunting of insects and small vertebrates.
Where to spot
Open woodlands, forest edges, and cultivated areas with tall trees on the island of Borneo.
How to spot
Look for its tiny size, black upperparts, white underparts, and the key field mark of the white forehead in males (females have black). Often perched on exposed branches, launching rapid aerial pursuits.
When to spot
Active during the day, particularly during warmer hours when its insect prey is active. Observable year-round.
Where to spot
Open woodlands, forest edges, and cultivated areas with tall trees on the island of Borneo.
How to spot
Look for its tiny size, black upperparts, white underparts, and the key field mark of the white forehead in males (females have black). Often perched on exposed branches, launching rapid aerial pursuits.
When to spot
Active during the day, particularly during warmer hours when its insect prey is active. Observable year-round.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The male of this species has a distinctive white forehead, while the female has a black forehead, a clear example of sexual dimorphism that aids in identification.
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