American Pygmy-kingfisher vs African Pygmy-kingfisher
Chloroceryle aenea compared with Ispidina picta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | American Pygmy-kingfisher | African Pygmy-kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chloroceryle aenea | Ispidina picta |
| Order | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 11.2 cm (4.4 in) | 10.5 cm (4.1 in) |
| Weight | 13.983333333333334 g (0.49 oz) | 12.6 g (0.44 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 3-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
American Pygmy-kingfisher only
African Pygmy-kingfisher only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
American Pygmy-kingfisher
Least Concern
African Pygmy-kingfisher
About These Birds
American Pygmy-kingfisher
The American Pygmy-kingfisher is a tiny kingfisher weighing only 14 g with an 11.2 cm wingspan, inhabiting shaded streams and swampy forest edges from Mexico to South America. Despite its small size, it is an accomplished fisher, diving from low perches into shallow water.
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.