Black-backed Dwarf-kingfisher vs African Pygmy-kingfisher
Ceyx erithaca compared with Ispidina picta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-backed Dwarf-kingfisher | African Pygmy-kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceyx erithaca | Ispidina picta |
| Order | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 11.6 cm (4.6 in) | 10.5 cm (4.1 in) |
| Weight | 17.033333333333335 g (0.60 oz) | 12.6 g (0.44 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-7 | 3-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-backed Dwarf-kingfisher only
African Pygmy-kingfisher only
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Black-backed Dwarf-kingfisher
Least Concern
African Pygmy-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 Pygmy-kingfisher
The African Pygmy-kingfisher is a jewel-like bird of the Alcedinidae family, with a wingspan of only about 10 cm and a weight of 12–13 g. Found in forests and wooded areas across sub-Saharan Africa, it often hunts insects on the forest floor rather than fish.