Little Kingfisher vs Amazon Kingfisher
Ceyx pusillus compared with Chloroceryle amazona
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Little Kingfisher | Amazon Kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceyx pusillus | Chloroceryle amazona |
| Order | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) | 26.1 cm (10.3 in) |
| Weight | 12.5 g (0.44 oz) | 121.0 g (4.27 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Little Kingfisher
Least Concern
Amazon Kingfisher
About These Birds
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.