Sangihe Dwarf-kingfisher vs African Dwarf-kingfisher

Ceyx sangirensis compared with Ispidina lecontei

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Sangihe Dwarf-kingfisher African Dwarf-kingfisher
Scientific Name Ceyx sangirensis Ispidina lecontei
Order Coraciiformes Coraciiformes
Family Alcedinidae Alcedinidae
Conservation Status Critically Endangered Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 12.0 cm (4.7 in) 9.5 cm (3.7 in)
Weight 18.0 g (0.63 oz) 10.0 g (0.35 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Sangihe Dwarf-kingfisher only

None

African Dwarf-kingfisher only

None

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Sangihe 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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