Malay Blue-banded Kingfisher vs Banded Kingfisher
Alcedo peninsulae compared with Lacedo pulchella
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Malay Blue-banded Kingfisher | Banded Kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Alcedo peninsulae | Lacedo pulchella |
| Order | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 16.1 cm (6.3 in) | 16.4 cm (6.5 in) |
| Weight | 43.68333333333334 g (1.54 oz) | 47.525 g (1.68 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Malay Blue-banded Kingfisher
Least Concern
Banded Kingfisher
About These Birds
Banded Kingfisher
The Banded Kingfisher is a strikingly colored kingfisher of the family Alcedinidae found in lowland forests of Southeast Asia. Weighing about 47.5g with a wingspan of 16.4cm, males display brilliant blue and rufous banding while females are barred brown. Unlike many kingfishers, it typically hunts insects and lizards rather than fish.