Malay Blue-banded Kingfisher vs Black-backed Dwarf-kingfisher
Alcedo peninsulae compared with Ceyx erithaca
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Malay Blue-banded Kingfisher | Black-backed Dwarf-kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Alcedo peninsulae | Ceyx erithaca |
| Order | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 16.1 cm (6.3 in) | 11.6 cm (4.6 in) |
| Weight | 43.68333333333334 g (1.54 oz) | 17.033333333333335 g (0.60 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 3-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Malay Blue-banded Kingfisher only
None
Black-backed Dwarf-kingfisher only
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Malay Blue-banded Kingfisher
Near Threatened
Black-backed Dwarf-kingfisher
About These Birds
Black-backed Dwarf-kingfisher
The Black-backed Dwarf-kingfisher is a near-threatened, jewel-like tiny kingfisher of the forest floor in the Thai-Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. It has violet-blue upperparts, a bright orange-rufous head and underparts, and a red bill. It inhabits the dark forest interior near streams, hunting small fish, insects, and amphibians.