Woodland Kingfisher vs African Dwarf-kingfisher

Halcyon senegalensis compared with Ispidina lecontei

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Woodland Kingfisher African Dwarf-kingfisher
Scientific Name Halcyon senegalensis Ispidina lecontei
Order Coraciiformes Coraciiformes
Family Alcedinidae Alcedinidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 19.9 cm (7.8 in) 9.5 cm (3.7 in)
Weight 61.166666666666664 g (2.16 oz) 10.0 g (0.35 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-4 3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Woodland Kingfisher only

None

African Dwarf-kingfisher only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Woodland 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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