LITMIR.BIZ

      Description: Distinguished from the White-fronted Falconet, M. latifrons, (endemic to Sabah, Malaysia) by its black (not white) forehead. The Philippines has an endemic member of this genus, the Philippine Falconet M. erythrogenys.

      Voice: Piercing cries, yak yak yak.

      Habits: Occurs in forest habitats, but is tolerant of disturbance and prefers clearings and forest edges with large trees, from the lowlands into lower montane elevations at 1,500 metres. This sparrow-size raptor is the smallest bird of prey in the world. Often sits in the open on a dead branch and flies out to catch various insects, making it fairly easy to see.

      EURASIAN KESTREL

      Falco tinnunculus 34 cm F: Falconidae

      Description: Note pointed wings and black wing tips; male (photo) has grey head; female has more black spots on upperparts and a brown head.

      Voice: Piercing cries, yak yak yak.

      Habits: Mainly an open country species found in grassland, scrub fields and at the edge of villages. A strong flier that hovers for long periods in the air, while searching the ground; drops down to grab rodents and other small prey.

      BLACK WOOD-PARTRIDGE (Black Partridge)

      Melanoperdix nigra 24 cm F: Phasianidae

      Description: Male (captive photo) unmistakable. Female is dark brown with black bars on rufous wings. A unique bird; the only species in its genus.

      Voice: A double whistle.

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