Pygmy Falcon

The Pygmy Falcon (Polihierax semitorquatus) is a falcon and a member of the Falconidae family. It is the smallest raptor of the African continent and the smallest raptor of the world.

Other names
It is also known as the African Pygmy Falcon.

Similar species
White-rumped Pygmy Falcon (polihierax insignis)

Behaviour
It sometimes shows similar behaviours to shrikes.

Diet
It eats mainly small reptiles and insects, but also small rodents and birds.

Distribution/habitat
African savannas.