(African) Pygmy Falcon
Polihierax semitorquatus
Polihierax semitorquatus
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(African) Pygmy Falcon Polihierax semitorquatus |
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The pygmy falcon is the smallest Tanzanian falcon at 18-20 cm. The females have the rust-colored backs.The upper pair was photographed in Mkomazi NP (2-17), courtesy of Stuart Webb. The right 4th row flight photo is courtesy of Siegfried Woldhek; the left 5th row flight photo is courtesy of Brad Johnson; the right 5th row, courtesy of Amos Pampy Hardecker. These photos were taken in Tarangire, Mkomazi, Engikaret, Yaida Valley, Oldonyo Sambu and Ndutu. Click the photo above to see 18 enlargements, including a mating pair and a male feeding a gecko to a female. |
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