All you need to know about the smallest raptor in India
What is the collared falconet's scientific name?
Microhierax caerulescens
Where is the collared falconet found?
In India - Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Meghalaya and Manipur. It is also found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand and Vietnam.
What does the collared falconet eat?
Insects, such as butterflies, moths, dragonflies and beetles. It may also eat small birds.
About the Authors
Kaushik Sarkar
is a wildlife biologist transitioning towards the world of conservation action. He currently works with The Habitats Trust primarily working on the Terai Grasslands Project.
Diviya Mehra
is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.
