African Dwarf-kingfisher
Ispidina lecontei
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ispidina-lecontei"></birdfyi-bird>The African Dwarf-kingfisher (Ispidina lecontei) is a bird species in the family Alcedinidae (kingfishers), within the order Coraciiformes (kingfishers & rollers). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9.5 cm and a weight of 10 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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
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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Similar Birds
Other species in the Alcedinidae family