Black-capped Kingfisher vs African Pygmy-kingfisher
Halcyon pileata compared with Ispidina picta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-capped Kingfisher | African Pygmy-kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Halcyon pileata | Ispidina picta |
| Order | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.8 cm (9.8 in) | 10.5 cm (4.1 in) |
| Weight | 79.0 g (2.79 oz) | 12.6 g (0.44 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-5 | 3-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-capped Kingfisher only
African Pygmy-kingfisher only
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Black-capped Kingfisher
Least Concern
African Pygmy-kingfisher
About These Birds
Black-capped Kingfisher
The Black-capped Kingfisher is a Vulnerable, vividly colored kingfisher of South and Southeast Asian coasts and wetlands, with a striking black cap, white collar, blue-purple upperparts, and rufous underparts. It breeds in East Asia and winters south to South and Southeast Asia along coastal mangroves, tidal flats, and wetland margins. It feeds on fish, crabs, and large insects.
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.