Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae)

Philippine Falconet (Microhierax erythrogenys) - HBW 2, p. 256

French: Fauconnet des Philippines German: Zweifarbenfälkchen Spanish: Falconete Filipino

Taxonomy: Hierax erythrogenys Vigors, 1831, near Manila.
Often erroneously spelt erythrogonys. Two subspecies recognized.

Subspecies and Distribution:

  • erythrogenys (Vigors, 1831) - Luzon, Mindoro, Negros and Bohol (Philippines).
  • meridionalis Ogilvie Grant, 1897 - Samar, Leyte and Cebu to Mindanao (Philippines).