Malay Blue-banded Kingfisher vs American Pygmy-kingfisher
Alcedo peninsulae compared with Chloroceryle aenea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Malay Blue-banded Kingfisher | American Pygmy-kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Alcedo peninsulae | Chloroceryle aenea |
| Order | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 16.1 cm (6.3 in) | 11.2 cm (4.4 in) |
| Weight | 43.68333333333334 g (1.54 oz) | 13.983333333333334 g (0.49 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Malay Blue-banded Kingfisher only
None
American Pygmy-kingfisher only
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Malay Blue-banded Kingfisher
Least Concern
American Pygmy-kingfisher
About These Birds
American Pygmy-kingfisher
The American Pygmy-kingfisher is a tiny kingfisher weighing only 14 g with an 11.2 cm wingspan, inhabiting shaded streams and swampy forest edges from Mexico to South America. Despite its small size, it is an accomplished fisher, diving from low perches into shallow water.