Dimorphic Dwarf-kingfisher vs African Pygmy-kingfisher

Ceyx margarethae compared with Ispidina picta

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Dimorphic Dwarf-kingfisher African Pygmy-kingfisher
Scientific Name Ceyx margarethae Ispidina picta
Order Coraciiformes Coraciiformes
Family Alcedinidae Alcedinidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 12.6 cm (5.0 in) 10.5 cm (4.1 in)
Weight 20.033333333333335 g (0.71 oz) 12.6 g (0.44 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 3-6
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Dimorphic Dwarf-kingfisher only

None

African Pygmy-kingfisher only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Dimorphic Dwarf-kingfisher

Least Concern

African Pygmy-kingfisher

About These Birds

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.

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