African Pygmy-kingfisher
Ispidina picta
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Least Concern
Wingspan
10.5 cm
Weight
12.6 g
Family
Alcedinidae
Order
Coraciiformes
About
The African Pygmy-kingfisher is a jewel-like bird of the Alcedinidae family, with a wingspan of only about 10 cm and a weight of 12–13 g. Found in forests and wooded areas across sub-Saharan Africa, it often hunts insects on the forest floor rather than fish.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.5 cm | 4.1 in |
| Weight | 12.6 g | 0.44 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU.
Clutch Size
3-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Family | Alcedinidae (Kingfishers) |
| Genus | Ispidina |
| Species | Ispidina picta |
Distribution
African Pygmy-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 Pygmy-kingfisher endangered?
The African Pygmy-kingfisher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Pygmy-kingfisher nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the African Pygmy-kingfisher?
The African Pygmy-kingfisher has a wingspan of 10.5 cm, weight of 12.6 g.
What order and family does the African Pygmy-kingfisher belong to?
The African Pygmy-kingfisher (Ispidina picta) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Alcedinidae.
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