African Dwarf-kingfisher vs Banded Kingfisher
Ispidina lecontei compared with Lacedo pulchella
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Dwarf-kingfisher | Banded Kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ispidina lecontei | Lacedo pulchella |
| Order | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 9.5 cm (3.7 in) | 16.4 cm (6.5 in) |
| Weight | 10.0 g (0.35 oz) | 47.525 g (1.68 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Dwarf-kingfisher
Least Concern
Banded 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.
Banded Kingfisher
The Banded Kingfisher is a strikingly colored kingfisher of the family Alcedinidae found in lowland forests of Southeast Asia. Weighing about 47.5g with a wingspan of 16.4cm, males display brilliant blue and rufous banding while females are barred brown. Unlike many kingfishers, it typically hunts insects and lizards rather than fish.