African Dwarf-kingfisher
Ispidina lecontei
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Least Concern
Wingspan
9.5 cm
Weight
10.0 g
Family
Alcedinidae
Order
Coraciiformes
About
The African Dwarf-kingfisher is one of the world's smallest kingfishers at just 10g, found in West and Central African rainforests. It hunts insects with typical kingfisher precision.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.5 cm | 3.7 in |
| Weight | 10.0 g | 0.35 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU.
Clutch Size
3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Family | Alcedinidae (Kingfishers) |
| Genus | Ispidina |
| Species | Ispidina lecontei |
Distribution
African Dwarf-kingfisher has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the African Dwarf-kingfisher endangered?
The African Dwarf-kingfisher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Dwarf-kingfisher nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the African Dwarf-kingfisher?
The African Dwarf-kingfisher has a wingspan of 9.5 cm, weight of 10.0 g.
What order and family does the African Dwarf-kingfisher belong to?
The African Dwarf-kingfisher (Ispidina lecontei) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Alcedinidae.
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