Black-thighed falconet

The Black-thighed falconet (Microhierax fringillarius) is the world’s smallest bird of prey. Typical features are light to dark brown throat, belly, and legs. Adult black-legged kestrels are black from the top of the head, back to the tail, with white spots around the eyes extending behind the ear feathers, and a large white spot on the lower part of the tail. The eyes are black, the mouth is black and gray, and the feet are black.