Blyth's Kingfisher vs African Pygmy-kingfisher
Alcedo hercules compared with Ispidina picta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Blyth's Kingfisher | African Pygmy-kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Alcedo hercules | Ispidina picta |
| Order | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.2 cm (7.6 in) | 10.5 cm (4.1 in) |
| Weight | 62.5 g (2.20 oz) | 12.6 g (0.44 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-6 | 3-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Blyth's Kingfisher only
None
African Pygmy-kingfisher only
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Blyth's Kingfisher
Least Concern
African Pygmy-kingfisher
About These Birds
African Pygmy-kingfisher
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.