Ruddy Kingfisher vs African Dwarf-kingfisher

Halcyon coromanda compared with Ispidina lecontei

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Ruddy Kingfisher African Dwarf-kingfisher
Scientific Name Halcyon coromanda Ispidina lecontei
Order Coraciiformes Coraciiformes
Family Alcedinidae Alcedinidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 22.7 cm (8.9 in) 9.5 cm (3.7 in)
Weight 76.76666666666667 g (2.71 oz) 10.0 g (0.35 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 4-6 3
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Ruddy Kingfisher only

African Dwarf-kingfisher only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Ruddy 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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