| Item Call Number |
PA00060 |
| Status |
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| Barcode |
PA00060 |
| Photo Id |
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| Title |
- Title - Philippine Falconet
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| Notes |
- Notes - Scientific name: Microhierax erythrogenys erythrogenys Family: Falconidae Local name: Kikiro, Sigong (Pil) Other common names: Philippine Falconet Conservation status: LC (Least Concern) A very small bird. Upperparts, including wings and tail, black with a blue-green gloss. Underparts silky white; flanks and thighs black. Found in Luzon, Mindoro, Negros, Cebu, Bohol, Samar, and Mindanao. This pygmy falcon feeds mostly on insects, which it catches during short flights from its customary perch on top of a tall tree. Nests in old woodpecker or barbet holes.
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| Media Format |
- Media format - With prints
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| Collection |
- Collection - Filipinas Heritage Library
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| Source |
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| Image Type |
- Image Type - Reproduction: Pencil Sketch
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| Original Caption |
- Original Caption - Philippine Falconet (Microhierax eryhrogonys)
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| Subject |
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| Keywords |
- Keyword - family falconidae
- Keyword - microhierax erythrogenys erythrogenys
- Keyword - fauna
- Keyword - delacour
- Keyword - mayr
- Keyword - animals
- Keyword - philippine falconet
- Keyword - philippine pygmy falcon
- Keyword - birds
- Keyword - animals
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