Dimorphic Dwarf-kingfisher vs African Dwarf-kingfisher

Ceyx margarethae compared with Ispidina lecontei

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Dimorphic Dwarf-kingfisher African Dwarf-kingfisher
Scientific Name Ceyx margarethae Ispidina lecontei
Order Coraciiformes Coraciiformes
Family Alcedinidae Alcedinidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 12.6 cm (5.0 in) 9.5 cm (3.7 in)
Weight 20.033333333333335 g (0.71 oz) 10.0 g (0.35 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 3
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Dimorphic Dwarf-kingfisher only

None

African Dwarf-kingfisher only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Dimorphic Dwarf-kingfisher

Least Concern

African Dwarf-kingfisher

About These Birds

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.

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