Black-backed Dwarf-kingfisher vs Amazon Kingfisher
Ceyx erithaca compared with Chloroceryle amazona
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-backed Dwarf-kingfisher | Amazon Kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceyx erithaca | Chloroceryle amazona |
| Order | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 11.6 cm (4.6 in) | 26.1 cm (10.3 in) |
| Weight | 17.033333333333335 g (0.60 oz) | 121.0 g (4.27 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-7 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-backed Dwarf-kingfisher only
Amazon Kingfisher only
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Black-backed Dwarf-kingfisher
Least Concern
Amazon 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.
Amazon Kingfisher
The Amazon Kingfisher is a large green-and-white kingfisher weighing 121 g with a 26.1 cm wingspan, perching over rivers and lakes across tropical America. It plunges headfirst into water to catch fish, making it one of the most visible birds along Amazonian waterways.