Polihierax Semitorquatus Collection

Illustration of Andean Condor ((Vultur gryphus) in flight, and African Pygmy-falcon (Polihierax semitorquatus) perching on hand

Picture No. 12009367
Pygmy Falcon - female - in the vicinity of a communal nest of Sociable Weavers (Philetairus socius) - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa Date:

A variety of eggs from birds of prey, including Golden eagle, Yellow-billed kite, Peregrine falcon, Saker falcon, Merlin, White-faced scops owl, African pygmy falcon

Africa, Kenya, Samburu Game Reserve; Pygmy Falcon, Polihierax semitorquatus, preening itself in a tree

14-day-old African pygmy falcon chick (Polihierax semitorquatus), calling, side view

Pygmy falcon (Polihierax semitorquatus), Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, encompassing the former Kalahari Gemsbok National Park, South Africa, Africa

Pygmy falcon pair (Polihierax semitorquatus), Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

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Polihierax semitorquatus, also known as the Pygmy Falcon, is a small but mighty bird of prey found in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite its diminutive size, this fierce hunter has earned a reputation for its impressive hunting skills and fearless demeanor. With its distinctive black and white plumage and striking red eye patches, the Pygmy Falcon is easily recognizable in the African savannah. It primarily preys on insects, small birds, and rodents, using its sharp talons and keen eyesight to swiftly capture its prey. Despite being one of the smallest falcons in the world, a formidable predator that can take down prey much larger than itself. Its agile flight capabilities and lightning-fast reflexes make it a force to be reckoned with in the animal kingdom. The Pygmy Falcon is also known for its unique nesting habits, often choosing abandoned nests of other birds or utilizing tree cavities for shelter. Mated pairs work together to raise their young, with both parents taking turns incubating eggs and providing food for their chicks.