Black-thighed Falconet

Microhierax fringillarius (Drapiez, 1824)

43 gWeight

The black-thighed falconet (Microhierax fringillarius) is one of the smallest birds of prey, typically measuring between 14–16 centimetres (5.5–6.3 in) long, with a 27–32 centimetres (11–13 in) wingspan, which is a size comparable to a typical sparrow.

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia

Black-thighed Falconet has been recorded at 97 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 5 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Kaeng Krachan NPThailand504 records
Kaeng Krachan NP – km 9 vicinityThailand455 records
Taman Negara NP Kuala TahanMalaysia239 records

More places

Bukit FraserMalaysia182 records
Taman Negara NP – Sungai RelauMalaysia179 records
Air Hitam Dalam Educational ForestMalaysia166 records
Taman Botani Negara Shah AlamMalaysia158 records
Perdana Botanical GardenMalaysia157 records
Taman Negara NP – Mutiara ResortMalaysia136 records
Gunung Panti Recreational Forest – Panti Bird Sanctuary and North AreaMalaysia134 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Malaysia Thailand Indonesia Singapore Brunei

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

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Questions

How big is the Black-thighed Falconet?

The Black-thighed Falconet weighs around 43 g.

Where does the Black-thighed Falconet live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java, Bali and Borneo (except northeastern). It is most often recorded in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.