Amazon Kingfisher vs African Pygmy-kingfisher
Chloroceryle amazona compared with Ispidina picta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amazon Kingfisher | African Pygmy-kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chloroceryle amazona | Ispidina picta |
| Order | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 26.1 cm (10.3 in) | 10.5 cm (4.1 in) |
| Weight | 121.0 g (4.27 oz) | 12.6 g (0.44 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 3-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Amazon Kingfisher only
African Pygmy-kingfisher only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Amazon Kingfisher
Least Concern
African Pygmy-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.
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.