What's The World's Smallest Bird Of Prey

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The world's smallest bird of prey title is jointly held by the black-legged falconet and the white-fronted falconet.

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Both are roughly the size of a sparrow, measuring about 14-16 cm (5.5-6.3 inches) long. 

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They are found in Southeast Asia and primarily hunt large insects and small birds. 

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The black-legged falconet has black and white underparts with black flanks, a black mask, and a blackish-brown to rusty crown. 

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The white-fronted falconet has glossy bluish-black upperparts and a black mask.

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Their throat and breast are white, transitioning to a pale yellowish-brown on the belly. 

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The white-fronted falconet is found in northern Borneo in open forest, forest edges, and clearings.

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The black-legged falconet is found in lowland and foothill forests, forest edges, and open wooded areas in Southeast Asia.

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