African Pygmy-kingfisher vs Banded Kingfisher
Ispidina picta compared with Lacedo pulchella
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Pygmy-kingfisher | Banded Kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ispidina picta | Lacedo pulchella |
| Order | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.5 cm (4.1 in) | 16.4 cm (6.5 in) |
| Weight | 12.6 g (0.44 oz) | 47.525 g (1.68 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-6 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
African Pygmy-kingfisher only
Banded Kingfisher only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Pygmy-kingfisher
Least Concern
Banded Kingfisher
About These Birds
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.
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.