Azure Kingfisher vs African Dwarf-kingfisher
Ceyx azureus compared with Ispidina lecontei
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Azure Kingfisher | African Dwarf-kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceyx azureus | Ispidina lecontei |
| Order | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.8 cm (5.8 in) | 9.5 cm (3.7 in) |
| Weight | 31.833333333333332 g (1.12 oz) | 10.0 g (0.35 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-7 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Azure Kingfisher only
African Dwarf-kingfisher only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Azure Kingfisher
Least Concern
African Dwarf-kingfisher
About These Birds
Azure Kingfisher
The Azure Kingfisher is a small kingfisher found in Australia and nearby islands, weighing about 31.8g with a wingspan of 14.8cm. It inhabits the banks of streams, rivers, and lakes, plunging into water to catch small fish and aquatic invertebrates. Its brilliant azure-blue upperparts and orange underparts make it unmistakable along waterways.
African Dwarf-kingfisher
The African Dwarf-kingfisher is one of the world's smallest kingfishers at just 10g, found in West and Central African rainforests. It hunts insects with typical kingfisher precision.