Buru Dwarf-kingfisher vs Black-capped Kingfisher
Ceyx cajeli compared with Halcyon pileata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Buru Dwarf-kingfisher | Black-capped Kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceyx cajeli | Halcyon pileata |
| Order | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.5 cm (4.9 in) | 24.8 cm (9.8 in) |
| Weight | 19.4 g (0.68 oz) | 79.0 g (2.79 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 4-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Buru Dwarf-kingfisher
Vulnerable
Black-capped Kingfisher
About These Birds
Black-capped Kingfisher
The Black-capped Kingfisher is a Vulnerable, vividly colored kingfisher of South and Southeast Asian coasts and wetlands, with a striking black cap, white collar, blue-purple upperparts, and rufous underparts. It breeds in East Asia and winters south to South and Southeast Asia along coastal mangroves, tidal flats, and wetland margins. It feeds on fish, crabs, and large insects.