Bird
Pygmy Falcon
Polihierax semitorquatus · Falconidae · Falconiformes
Best monthsFeb · Jul · Novmost records
Records10,162in 4 countries
Most seen inKenya5,413 records
Red ListLeast concernIUCN status
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About
Pygmy Falcon in brief
The pygmy falcon (Polihierax semitorquatus) is a bird of the Falconidae family — species of bird.
Across the 4 countries we cover it has 10,162 published records, most of them from Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia. It is recorded through much of the year, most often in February, July and November.
Its global conservation status is least concern on the IUCN Red List.
Records by month
All countries combined · the strongest months highlightedJFMAMJJASOND
Where & when
When to look in each country
Kenya5,413 records · best Jul, Nov
Tanzania3,763 records · best Feb, Apr
Ethiopia930 records · best Nov, Dec
Somalia56 records · best Jul, Mar
Map
Where it has been recorded
Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.
Relatives
All birdsMore of the Falconidae family
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