Black-backed Dwarf-kingfisher vs African Dwarf-kingfisher
Ceyx erithaca compared with Ispidina lecontei
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-backed Dwarf-kingfisher | African Dwarf-kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceyx erithaca | Ispidina lecontei |
| Order | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 11.6 cm (4.6 in) | 9.5 cm (3.7 in) |
| Weight | 17.033333333333335 g (0.60 oz) | 10.0 g (0.35 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-7 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-backed Dwarf-kingfisher only
African Dwarf-kingfisher only
None
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Black-backed Dwarf-kingfisher
Least Concern
African Dwarf-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.
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.