Banded Kingfisher vs Little Paradise-kingfisher
Lacedo pulchella compared with Tanysiptera hydrocharis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Banded Kingfisher | Little Paradise-kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lacedo pulchella | Tanysiptera hydrocharis |
| Order | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 16.4 cm (6.5 in) | 17.4 cm (6.9 in) |
| Weight | 47.525 g (1.68 oz) | 33.0 g (1.16 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Banded Kingfisher
Data Deficient
Little Paradise-kingfisher
About These Birds
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.