Pygmy Falcon - Polihierax semitorquatus

Fauconnet d'Afrique

Pygmy Falcon female, adult — They live in dry brushy areas and woodlands, up to 1600 metres of elevation. Often perched on exposed perches from where they spot their preys.
Oiseau des broussailles sèches et des zones boisées jusqu'à 1600m. Souvent posé sur un perchoir exposé d'où il repère ses proies.

Reproduction prohibited without prior permission. © Callie de Wet

The species

Classification

Order : Falconiformes
Family : Falconidae
Species : Pygmy Falcon

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The photo

O.Net reference : cadw26845
Author : Callie de Wet
Sex : ♀
Plumage : adult

Photo details

Date : 2006 Dec.
Country : South Africa (sf)
Region : Northern Cape
Location : Kalahari Gemsbok National Park
Lat. : 25° 40' 59'' South
Lng. : 20° 19' 59'' East

Exif data [+][-]

Model : NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D200
Speed : 1/320 s
Aperture : 8
Focal length : 550 mm
Iso : 400
Flash : no