African Dwarf-kingfisher vs African Pygmy-kingfisher
Ispidina lecontei compared with Ispidina picta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Dwarf-kingfisher | African Pygmy-kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ispidina lecontei | Ispidina picta |
| Order | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 9.5 cm (3.7 in) | 10.5 cm (4.1 in) |
| Weight | 10.0 g (0.35 oz) | 12.6 g (0.44 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 3-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
African Dwarf-kingfisher only
None
African Pygmy-kingfisher only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Dwarf-kingfisher
Least Concern
African Pygmy-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.
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.