Green Kingfisher vs African Dwarf-kingfisher

Chloroceryle americana compared with Ispidina lecontei

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Green Kingfisher African Dwarf-kingfisher
Scientific Name Chloroceryle americana Ispidina lecontei
Order Coraciiformes Coraciiformes
Family Alcedinidae Alcedinidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 15.4 cm (6.1 in) 9.5 cm (3.7 in)
Weight 32.9 g (1.16 oz) 10.0 g (0.35 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-6 3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Green Kingfisher only

African Dwarf-kingfisher only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Green 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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